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Karnataka Lokayukta calls DK Shivakumar's win 'Hindu', cites Ganeshotsava curbs
✍️ India Today
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 07:33 PM
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The Karnataka Lokayukta has described senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar’s election victory as ‘Hindu’ and has accused the state government of imposing restrictions on Ganeshotsava celebrations.
In a formal statement released this week, the Karnataka Lokayukta labelled the recent electoral win of senior Congress minister DK Shivakumar as a "Hindu" victory, suggesting that religious considerations played a role in the outcome.
The office further alleged that the state government had imposed undue restrictions on the public celebration of Ganeshotsava, a major Hindu festival, arguing that such curbs were politically motivated.
While the Lokayukta did not provide detailed evidence, it urged the authorities to ensure that electoral processes remain secular and that cultural festivities are not hampered by administrative orders.
The remarks have sparked debate among political observers, with opposition parties welcoming the criticism and the ruling party yet to issue a formal response.
The office further alleged that the state government had imposed undue restrictions on the public celebration of Ganeshotsava, a major Hindu festival, arguing that such curbs were politically motivated.
While the Lokayukta did not provide detailed evidence, it urged the authorities to ensure that electoral processes remain secular and that cultural festivities are not hampered by administrative orders.
The remarks have sparked debate among political observers, with opposition parties welcoming the criticism and the ruling party yet to issue a formal response.