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Devotees Throw Slippers at CM Shivakumar's Temple Screen
Karnataka devotees protest after hours waiting at Hasanamba temple, throwing slippers at screen showing CM DK Shivakumar praying.
In brief
Karnataka devotees protest after hours waiting at Hasanamba temple, throwing slippers at screen showing CM DK Shivakumar praying. Karnataka devotees threw slippers at a screen showing Chief Minister DK Shivakumar praying after being unable to offer prayers at Hasanamba temple for hours. Originally reported by Ndtv.
Temple Protest
Devotees at Hasanamba temple in Hassan district waited hours for prayers but could not offer them.
Slippers Thrown at Screen
Some devotees threw slippers at a giant screen showing Chief Minister DK Shivakumar praying.
CM's Prayer Delay
Chief Minister DK Shivakumar took his time to offer prayers amid high security at Hasanamba temple.
Political Appeal
Shivakumar urged Hassan district voters to support Congress in all seven assembly constituencies for upcoming polls.
Temple Infrastructure Plan
State government considering Rs 20 crore grant to develop Hasanamba temple including rajagopuram construction.
CM's Prayer Statement
Shivakumar said mother Hassanamba will decide strength and punishment for those who lie about the temple.
Congress Mandate
Congress won 136 seats in Karnataka assembly but holds only one constituency in Hassan district.
Temple Development Plan
State plans to ease space constraints around Hasanamba shrine under Land Acquisition Act 2013.
Political Context
Shivakumar asked people to support Congress across all seven Hassan district assembly constituencies in upcoming polls.
Temple Grant Details
Rs 20 crore grant includes construction of rajagopuram and space easing under Land Acquisition Act 2013.
The essence
Karnataka devotees threw slippers at a screen showing Chief Minister DK Shivakumar praying after being unable to offer prayers at Hasanamba temple for hours.
