Shivamogga : A seminar titled "Bhagavad Gita and Crime Control," organized at Kuvempu University, sparked controversy on Tuesday, leading to a protest by the Karnataka Dalit Sangharsha Samiti (KDSS).

The seminar was jointly organised by Kuvempu University, the Swarna Rashmi Trust, and the Sri Bhagavad Gita Abhiyan District Committee. Opposing the event, KDSS members staged a 'Tamate Chaluvali' (drum-beating agitation) in front of the university campus.

Allegations of right-wing agenda

Addressing the protesters, M. Gurumurthy, State Convener of the KDSS, alleged that the seminar was being used to promote a right-wing ideological agenda.

"This event is contrary to the ideals of Rashtrakavi Kuvempu and violates the spirit of the Constitution drafted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar," Gurumurthy stat

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