Mysuru, April 23 -- Members of Havyaka Mahamandala, Mysuru zone, submitted a memorandum at the Deputy Commissioner's office in the city yesterday, in protest against the incident of students belonging to Brahmin community, forced to remove janivara (sacred thread) while appearing for Common Entrance Test (CET) in the State recently.

The delegation of Havyaka Mahamandala, Mysuru zone leaders led by Akhila Karnataka Brahmins Mahasabha (AKBMS) Vice-president N. Srikantakumar, stated that, the removal of janivara portrays anti-Hindu mindset, especially the expression of hatred and insult towards the community. The State Government has claimed to have initiated action against a few persons in this regard, but the authorities who directed the ...