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- Deputy Chief Minister D.K.
- Shivakumar hosted a dinner meeting at Tannirbhavi Beach in Mangaluru on Thursday night.
- Ancient objects from Tulu Nadu, including the Gaggar, a sacred object of spirit worship, were displayed at the event to attract the Chief Minister.
- Minister U.T.
- Khader showed these objects to the Chief Minister during the meeting.
- The Dakshina Kannada district BJP has objected, saying the sacred Gaggar was treated as an entertainment item and that viewing and touching it while wearing slippers hurt the religious sentiments of the people of Tulu Nadu.
- The objection has turned the dinner meeting into a controversy in Mangaluru.
What to watch next
- Whether D.K. Shivakumar or the Congress responds to the BJP's objection.
- Whether the BJP follows up with a formal protest or complaint.
- How the Gaggar controversy plays into local politics in Dakshina Kannada.
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