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“Will Legally Fight In The Courts”: Karnataka Minister On Eidgah Ground

Police have made tight security arrangements in and around Eidgah ground.Bengaluru: Chamarajpet Idgah ground here is actually a "public property" and the legal fight over its ownership will continue in the courts, Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka said on Tuesday, following the Supreme Court refusing to grant permission for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations there, and ordering status quo.He said the government will abide by the court order."People of Chamarajpet and Bengaluru were eager to celebrate Ganesha festival at the ground, but the Supreme Court has ordered status quo. We will fight legally in the courts, in the days to come," Mr Ashoka said.The ground is currently under the control of the state Revenue Department.The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to grant permission for Ganesh ...