Halappa takes “truth test” at Dharmasthala
The Hindu
Former MLA Belur Gopalakrishna had alleged that Halappa took money from people those into sand mining in Sagar and Hosanagar taluks
Sagar MLA Hartal Halappa took a “truth test” at Dharmasthala temple on February 12 to “prove” that he did not take money from those in sand mining in Sagar and Hosanagar taluks in Shivamogga district. He had announced to take the test in response to former MLA Belur Gopalakrishna’s allegation.
Mr. Halappa, speaking to presspersons after having darshan of Lord Manjunatha, said the former MLA had accused him of taking commission from people those into sand mining and also challenged him to take the “truth test” in Dharmasthala.

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