JAC urges Siddaramaiah to oppose Kambala at Mysuru Dasara

The committee members say with prevailing drought-like situation and water scarcity, spending large amounts on an additional event such as Kambala would be sensitive. | Photo Credit: File Photo A joint action committee comprising representatives of the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha, Dalit Sangharsha Samiti, Parisarakagi Naavu, Bhoomi Thaayi Horata Samiti, Kannada and progressive organisations, and other groups has urged former Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah to advise the State government to drop the proposal to organise Kambala as part of the Mysuru Dasara festivities.In a letter addressed to Mr. Siddaramaiah, the committee said the world-famous Mysuru Dasara had a rich historical, cultural and religious heritage and cautioned that the addition of too many new progr