The controversy over the ownership of the Idgah Maidan has finally been put to rest with chief commissioner of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Tushar Girinath stating that the civic body does not have ownership of the ground. However, some right-wing activists are unhappy with the statement and Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has said he will discuss the matter with BBMP officials.
BBMP not owners of Idgah Maidan, says chief commissioner of Bengaluru civic body
The Idgah Maidan located in Chamarajpet found itself in the middle of a controversy after right-wing activists claimed that it was a public place and said permissions should be granted to hold festivals in the ground. However, the Wakf Board in Karnataka pointed out that the ground is under them.
