Bengaluru: Newly elected KPCC working president Satish Jarakiholi who is known for his rational thoughts did not turn up for various pujas and homas held at the KPCC office on Queen’s road in Bengaluru on Sunday.
Former CM Siddaramaiah, senior leaders including Mallikharjun Kharge, KPCC working president Eshwar Khandre, Saleem Ahmed, and others attended all these pujas and homas. But Satish Jarakiholi, a staunch critic of superstitious beliefs, didn’t take part in the events.
His decision to maintain a distance from the religious rituals won the hearts of his supporters. Many used social media to appreciate their leader.