Karnataka HC order on plea against Ganesh puja at Hubballi Idgah Maidan soon

The Karnataka high court is hearing a plea against Ganesh Chaturthi rituals to be observed at an Idgah maidan in the southern state’s Hubballi district. The hearing is being held at the chambers of Justice Ashok S Kinagi.

The late-night HC hearing comes hours after the Supreme Court stalled Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at the Idgah Maidan in Chamarajpet, Bengaluru as it ordered status on the plot.

The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) has decided to allow installation of a Ganapati idol for three days at the Idgah Maidan in Hubballi. The local mayor, Iresh Anchatageri, made a statement in this regard on Monday after a meeting with elected representatives and officials.

A PTI report said the decision was taken based on the recommendations by a House committee that was constituted by the civic body to take a call on this issue.

According to a Supreme Court order following a dispute, Muslims are allowed to hold prayer at the ground twice a year, while the civic body hoists the national flag during Independence Day and Republic day there.