Draw of lots for Dasara Ahara Mela ends in chaos; officials suspend process following protest by applicants
The lottery to allocate stalls at the Dasara Ahara Mela in the city of Hyderabad turned disorderly when participants protested the selection method. Demonstrators blocked the venue, leading officials to halt the draw and postpone further allocations. Authorities said they would review the procedure before resuming the process, aiming to address the concerns raised by the applicants.