US EditionMysuru Dasara Row: SC Junks Plea over Banu Mushtaq Invite; What It Said
The Supreme Court affirmed secularism and constitutional values by allowing an accomplished Muslim author to inaugurate the state-sponsored Mysuru Dasara festival despite objections.
- On September 19, 2025, the Supreme Court rejected a petition opposing the invitation extended to Banu Mushtaq to serve as the chief guest for the Mysuru Dasara celebrations in Karnataka.
- The petition arose after the Karnataka High Court had dismissed similar pleas on September 15, upholding the state government's decision amid objections citing Mushtaq's non-Hindu faith and alleged past statements.
- The Mysuru Dasara festival is a 10-day state event starting September 22, including secular inauguration activities and a Hindu religious pooja performed inside Chamundi temple.
- The Supreme Court bench emphasized the Preamble's secularism ideals and noted the state's neutrality toward religions, quoting 'We have said dismissed three times' regarding the petitions.
- The rulings affirm that interfaith participation in state festivals does not violate constitutional rights, suggesting continued judicial support for secularism in public ceremonies despite religious objections.
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