Kateel Mela incident: District in-charge Minister seeks report from DC

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Nov 24, 2019: State Minister for Mujrai and DK District in-charge Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary has instructed Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada to submit a detailed report on the incidents that took place during the commencement of Kateel Shree Durgaparameshwari Yakshagana Mela of this year.

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The Minister’s reaction comes in the wake of Friday night’s incident wherein Bhagavatha Patla Satish Shetty was asked to vacate the Rangasthala during the Seva Yakshagana show to mark the commencement of the Thirugaata or tour of the Kateel Yakshagana Melas.

Patla Satish Shetty’s admirers had even convened a meeting on Saturday to condemn the incident and have decided to submit a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner on Monday.

The Mela Convenor had earlier clarified that Shetty was come to the stage despite being informed in advance that he need not be a Bhagavatha for the Mela this year.

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