Bengaluru, Aug. 25 -- Karnataka BJP President Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Monday demanded a thorough investigation into the Dharmasthala controversy, urging that the matter be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and calling for public participation in the 'Dharmasthala Chalo' movement.
Addressing a press conference, Vijayendra said, "A proper investigation will reveal the truth. We urge Chief Minister Siddaramaiah not to delay and hand over the Dharmasthala matter to the NIA immediately."He highlighted the deep faith millions of devotees across the country have in the Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Annappa Swamy temple, adding that recent statements and complaints surrounding the temple have caused significant distress. "Th...