Bengaluru (Sep 10): The selection of writer Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara has sparked intense debate across the state. Former MP Pratap Simha has approached the court questioning this choice, escalating the controversy. However, prominent women writers from the Kannada literary and social activism spheres have united in support of Banu Mushtaq. They have organized a press conference tomorrow at 12:30 PM at the Bengaluru Press Club to defend her selection.

The press conference will feature Dr. Vasundhara Bhupathi, Dr. Sunandamma, Dr. Poornima, Akkai Padmashali, and Dr. N. Gayathri. These writers will highlight Banu Mushtaq’s contributions to Kannada literature, her role in social activism, and the rationale behind her selection for the Dasara inauguration. The writers have emphasized that Banu Mushtaq’s selection is a step toward upholding the honor of Kannada literature and culture.

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They have stated that opposing it is merely an attempt to create unnecessary controversy. The state government has taken strict measures to ensure that this controversy does not affect the Dasara inauguration program. The writers’ press conference tomorrow has generated significant anticipation.