Row over inclusion of Kambala in Mysuru Dasara intensifies; protest on July 18
A coalition of farmers' organizations, Dalit groups, and environmentalists has announced a protest against the inclusion of the Kambala buffalo race in the Mysuru Dasara festival. Opponents argue the event threatens the cultural heritage of the festival and diverts attention from the needs of drought-affected farmers.
The controversy over the State government’s proposal to include Kambala in this year’s Mysuru Dasara celebrations has intensified, with a coalition of farmers’ organisations, the Dalit Sangharsha Samiti (DSS), environmental groups, Kannada organisations and progressive forums announcing a protest meeting on July 18 (Saturday) against the move.
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