Mangalore : Membes of the  Hindu Jana Jagrithi Samithi staged a protest in front of the DC office on August 30, Friday  demanding a ban on the novel’Dhundhi’ which reportedly offended Lord Ganesha. The Samithi also demanded a separate legislation that prevents  such acts of offending Indian Gods and Goddesses.

Sukanya Achar, Member of Sanathana Samsthe, who spoke on the occasion said  the novel author Yogish Master had hurt the sentiments of the crores of Hindus in India  by depicting Lord Ganesha in poor light. The author intends to gain publicity through cheap gimmicks, she alleged.

Kumar Malemar, Vice President of Sri Rama Sene  demanded  registering of a criminal case against the author and legal action against him.

Prasanna Kamath, State Spokesman  of Hindu Jana Jagrithi Samithi,  Mohan Gowda, Sangeetha Prabhu of Sanathana Samsthe and others were present.