Outcry against VIP entry to Yuva Dasara at Hosahundi blocking access to nearby villages
Residents near Hosahundi protested after authorities allowed VIPs to enter the Yuva Dasara festivities using a route that blocked village access. Police superintendent Mallikarjuna Baladandi said officials had informed locals of an alternate path to avoid disruption. The dispute highlights tensions over crowd management and the impact of event logistics on nearby communities in the region.