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Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has ordered an inquiry after police officers restricted several Cabinet ministers from entering a pooja enclosure during the Mysuru Dasara celebrations. The incident occurred during the launch of the Jamboo Savari procession.
Why it matters
This highlights internal friction between political leadership and administrative/police protocols during high-profile public events.
Here are the big stories from Karnataka today left Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar, Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and others offer tributes to the idol of goddess Chamundeshwari Devi placed in the golden howdah (ambari) mounted on elephant Prashantha during the launch of the Jamboo Savari at Mysuru Palace on October 21, 2026. ANI @DKShivakumar/X https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/ynsq53/article71610870.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261021450L.jpg ANI Mysuru, Oct 21 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar, Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and others offer tributes to the idol of goddess Chamundeshwari Devi placed in the golden howdah (ambari) mounted on elephant Prashantha during the launch of the Jamboo Savari at Mysore Palace, in Mysuru on Wednesday. (@DKShivakumar X/ANI Photo) Welcome to the Karnataka Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today. Curated and written by Nalme Nachiyar. 1.
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