Two BJP legislators slam curbs on Muslim traders: ‘Karnataka govt must intervene’ - The Indian Express

The BJP government has justified the curbs as the result of a rule introduced in 2002, during the Congress’s tenure, to bar non-Hindus from running shops in temple premises.

The remarks by A H Vishwanath, an MLC, and Anil Benake, an MLA, came in the wake of some temples in Udupi and Shivamogga barring Muslim traders from participating in the festivals following demands b… [+3271 chars]

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