Pratap Simmha, an extreme-right ideologue and BJP MP from Mysuru, is facing a setback in his bid for a hat-trick win in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections after one of the Parliament intruders was found carrying a visitor's pass issued by Simmha's office. Simmha, known for his prolific writing and RSS ideology, was hoping for a strong victory with PM Modi's support, but the security breach has cast doubt on his chances of easily securing a ticket for the third time. Simmha has been involved in controversies, including attacks on Tipu Sultan and protests against celebrations of Tipu Jayanti.
Manoranjan D, an engineering graduate from Mysuru, shocked his family and the nation as he breached Parliament security and opened a gas canister inside the heavily-guarded sanctum sanctorum of Indian democracy. Contrary to his bizarre act, he was known for his desire to do good to society and his love for books. His father, a farmer, condemned his actions and expressed shock at his son's involvement in the security breach. The accused had a visitor pass to the Parliament and had recently become involved in social media groups, but his father denies any anti-national sentiment or ideological commitment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his two-day campaign tour of Karnataka with a massive roadshow in Mysuru. The BJP held the show for over an hour amidst a multitude of people to maximize the party's fortunes in the politically significant Mysuru district. Though PM Modi did not address the people, BJP tried to convey the message loud and clear. The roadshow highlighted Mysuru's legacy, culture, and uniqueness and spread the word about Brand Mysuru at the global level.
