Activists Call on CM Shivakumar to Cancel Kambala during Mysuru Dasara, Threaten Mass Protest
By ETF Desk
Animal rights groups in Karnataka have called on Chief Minister Shivakumar to drop the famous Kambala buffalo race from the Mysuru Dasara celebrations, citing animal welfare concerns.
Kambala, a two‑day water‑logged race of racing bulls that traces its roots to the 16th century, is a popular cultural spectacle in Udupi and Kodagu districts. The activists argue the event harms animals and demand its removal from the festive calendar, while organisers insist it is a heritage tradition.
If the demand is ignored, a coordinated protest involving thousands of demonstrators is expected to erupt in Mysuru, potentially disrupting traffic and the Dasara festivities. Activists warn that the protest will be organized across public streets and schools in the city. Source: Google News – Udupi.