Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra on Sunday (August 17, 2025) sought an apology from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and alleged the CM failed to prevent “smear campaign” and “slander” against Dharmasthala Manajunatha temple and its administrators using the investigation by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the alleged burial of bodies in Dharmasthala village more than a decade ago.
Speaking to reporters in Dharmasthala after visiting the temple with many other BJP MLAs and MLCs, Mr. Vijayendra urged the State government to reveal the details of the “conspiracy” behind the case to tarnish the reputation of the temple and its administrators as stated by Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar last week.
