Guidelines Announced Following Farmer’s Entry Denial at Karnataka Mall

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced that guidelines will be issued to malls and establishments after a farmer was denied entry at a mall due to his attire. The incident led to the temporary closure of the G T World mall and highlighted issues of cultural respect and dignity.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has declared that the state government will issue comprehensive guidelines to malls and various establishments after a farmer was denied entry to a mall due to his traditional attire.

The government earlier ordered the temporary closure of G T World mall for seven days upon the incident, which spurred bipartisan condemnation in the Legislative Assembly.

The incident was viewed as an infringement on the dignity and self-respect of the individual, according to the Deputy Chief Minister. Shivakumar also revealed that the mall has since settled outstanding tax dues and submitted a written apology. Guidelines will be issued to prevent similar incidents across the state in the future.

(With inputs from agencies.)