Bengaluru, Aug. 19 -- Former Karnataka minister Janardhan Reddy today alleged that Tamil Nadu Congress MP and former IAS officer Sasikanth Senthil is the mastermind behind the conspiracy targeting the Dharmasthala temple.
Speaking to the media, Reddy claimed that Senthil, along with two individuals from Dakshina Kannada, had prepared a blueprint aimed at maligning the reputation of the historic temple.
"Though the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister initially showed no interest in the matter, the SIT investigation was initiated only under pressure from the party high command," he alleged.
Reddy further demanded that Senthil, who is known for his left-leaning political ideology, be brought under the ambit of investigation. He urged ...