Mysuru: The government is committed to take strict action according to law against the perpetrators of evil practises like the Devadasi system, said Chief Minister Siddharamaiah. He was speaking after inaugurating the girls and women’s hostel and ‘Kaushalya Bhavana,’ the new building at the Shaktidhama premises, on Ooty Road, here yesterday.
There is information that nearly 26,000 girls are caught in the evil practise of Devadasi and after the survey, a clear picture will emerge. Already funds have been released for the survey. The existing laws will be strengthened to curb such inhuman practises, he said.
