
Yakshagana performances should go on, says Hegde
The Hindu
Newly appointed chairman of Karnataka Yakshagana Academy G. L. Hegde from Manaki near Kumta, Uttara Kannada, has said that the State Government should allow Yakshagana performances to go on without hi
Newly appointed chairman of Karnataka Yakshagana Academy G. L. Hegde from Manaki near Kumta, Uttara Kannada, has said that the State Government should allow Yakshagana performances to go on without hindering the plans already made by troupes, in view of the COVID-19 situation.
If troupes are asked to stop their performances, it will hit the livelihood of hundreds of artistes and others who are indirectly dependent on Yakshagana, he said.
Speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Hegde, who will take charge on Friday, said that the government can impose restrictions on the number of people to be allowed at performances to prevent crowding. But a blanket ban on performances during the season is not welcome. “The show must go on,” he said.

“Through several targeted attacks against the minorities in the name of religion, the BJP and the Sangh Parivar organisations are on a mission to fragment the State into religious segments,” said Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader and MP Thol. Thirumavalavan. He headed the protest organised by VCK here on Monday against the BJP and Sangh Parivar organisation for inciting violence based on religion. Speaking there, he said, “The RSS’s plan is specifically to turn Hindus into paupers and the Sangh Parivar organisations through intimidating the minorities, have been trying to incite communal frenzy in the State.”












