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- The Swabhimani Vittal Heroor Abhimanigala Sangha is requesting the removal of a statue of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah from Vittal Heroor Circle in Kalaburagi.
- Supporters of the local social leader Vittal Heroor claim the circle was named for him in 2015 and already holds his portrait.
- The group alleges the new statue was installed without proper authorization during recent regional celebrations.
- Community leaders have called for an investigation to prevent potential social unrest.
What to watch next
- Potential district administration response regarding the statue's status
- Outcome of the demand for an investigation into who installed the statue
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Avvanna Myakeri
Sangha leader
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“He alleged that certain individuals were attempting to create unnecessary discord and undermine the longstanding harmony between the two communities.”
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…leader Vittal Heroor at the circle. Addressing a press conference in Kalaburagi on Wednesday, Sangha leader Avvanna Myakeri said the Koli/Kabbaliga and Kuruba communities had long shared cordial and fraternal ties. He alleged that certain individuals were attempting to create unnecessary discord and undermine the longstanding harmony between the two communities. He urged the district administration to take precautionary measures and prevent any situation that could lead to confrontation. Mr. Myakeri said Vittal Heroor had emerged as a voice of the AHINDA movement and oppressed…
Sharanappa Talawar
Sangha leader
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“Vittal Heroor Circle had been in existence since 2015 and alleged that the installation of Siddaramaiah’s statue by “miscreants” was condemnable.”
In the article
…programme, he said. However, he alleged that a large statue of Siddaramaiah was installed overnight near the circle on September 17 during the Kalyana Karnataka Utsav celebrations. Sangha leader Sharanappa Talawar said Vittal Heroor Circle had been in existence since 2015 and alleged that the installation of Siddaramaiah’s statue by “miscreants” was condemnable. He demanded an investigation to identify those responsible for installing the statue. Such an act could also bring disrepute to Siddaramaiah, he added. Published - September 23, 2026 08:32 pm IST…
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