Karnataka Assembly Nod To Bill To Protect Unauthorised Temples In Public Places
NDTV
The Karnataka government faced criticism following the demolition of a temple at Nanjangud in Mysuru a few days ago.
The Karnataka Assembly today passed the Karnataka Religious Structures (Protection) Bill, a day after introducing it. The bill was passed by voice vote tonight.
The government introduced the bill after it came under attack from within the BJP as well as Congress and various pro-Hindu organisations following the demolition of a temple at Nanjangud in Mysuru a few days ago.
The video of the demolished temple, believed to be 120-year-old, was widely shared on social media.
During the discussion on the bill, Leader of the Opposition Siddaramaiah said the government was aware of the demolition of the structure but passed the buck on the officers.
