Man from SC community allowed temple entry after filing complaint
Hindustan TimesThe deeply entrenched practice of untouchability has come to light in Kiralu village of Varuna constituency, the hometown of chief minister Siddaramaiah. After tahsildar’s intervention the Dalit man was allowed to enter the temple The issue came to public attention when 28-year-old Naveen, belonging to the Scheduled Caste community and a graduate resident of the village, lodged a complaint with the tahsildar, according to officials familiar with the matter. Upon receiving the complaint, tahsildar Mahesh Kumar, accompanied by sub-inspector Chetan of Varuna police station and other officials, visited Kiralu village. After these discussions, the villagers allowed Naveen to enter the temple, where he offered worship in the presence of officials A meeting was convened in the temple premises on Friday to raise awareness about the evils of untouchability. The Kiralu Shambhumahalingeshwara temple has no restriction for anyone as all Lingayats, Kuruba, and SC/STs visit the temple.” “On Friday, the tahsildar held a meeting at the temple premises and sorted out the problem.
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