Decision on 'Made Snana' soon: Minister Srinivas Poojary

July 17, 2012

Mangalore, July 17: A decision with regard to abolishing the practice of 'Made Snana' ritual in temples would be taken soon by the government, Kota Srinivas Poojary, the newly appointed state minister for Muzrai and Ports and Inland Water Transport said.

Speaking to mediapersons after he was given a rousing welcome by BJP activists at the Dakshina Kannada district party office in Mangalore on Tuesday, Mr. Poojary said that 'Made Snana' is a serious issue with a group of devotees favouring it on one hand and progressive organisations on the other demanding its abolition. The government will try to take everyone in confidence and take an apt decision soon, he said.

The ministry was formerly held by the late Dr. V S Acharya. Mr. Poojary said that he will try to fulfill the incomplete projects and initiatives taken up by Dr. Acharya.

Mr. Poojary also said that in the days to come, his ministry will make cleanliness in and around temple premises mandatory.

The various problems that come under the purview of the Muzrai department are being studied by him, Mr. Poojary said and assured that he would chalk out plans to solve the same.

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Karnataka BJP MLA Munirathna, 6 others booked for rape at resort, criminal intimidation

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September 19,2024

Ramanagara, Sep 19: A case of rape, sexual harassment and criminal intimidation has been registered against BJP MLA Munirathna and six others, police said on Thursday.

It was registered following the complaint of a 40-year-old woman who alleged that the incident took place at a private resort within the Kaggalipura police station’s jurisdiction.

“We received a complaint on Wednesday night and based on it, we have registered case against seven people, including the BJP MLA under various sections for rape by public servant, sexual harassment, criminal intimidation, criminal conspiracy, voyeurism, intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace, Information Technology Act, and others,” a senior police officer said.

The matter is being investigated, he said.

The fresh FIR against the BJP MLA, also a former Minister, comes days after he was arrested by the Bengaluru Police in connection with the two cases filed against him for alleged harassment, threats and casteist abuse, police said.

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