Ullal: Police block Dasara procession, BJP threatens agitation if case not dropped – Jagadish Kuvettbail

Mangalore Today News Network

Ullal, Oct 8, 2025: The recent Sharada Festival procession faced obstruction from the police. According to BJP district president Jagadish Kuvettbail, the police officials deliberately tried to sabotage the well-organized Ullal Sharada Festival, effectively putting a black mark on the district’s celebrations. He alleged that the police halted the procession in Ullal and even detained three individuals, which he termed unacceptable.

Speaking at a press conference organized by the BJP Mangaluru district at the Ullal Press Club, Kuvettbail said that following the incident, protesters stopped the procession and staged a demonstration outside the police station. During this time, senior BJP leaders held a meeting at the station, resulting in the release of two individuals. The Sharada Festival immersion was subsequently carried out.

Regarding the same incident, the police have reportedly filed cases against 150 people, including 30 named individuals.

Kuvettbail warned that the case must be withdrawn, failing which “intense agitation” would be launched. The press conference was attended by BJP vice-president Ravishankar Someshwar, Ullal Mogaveera community leader Babu Bangere, BJP Youth Wing district vice-president Nishanth Poojari, and Yashwant Ameen.