Congress legislator Nayana Motamma represents Mudigere within the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. | Photo Credit: File photograph
Mudigere MLA Nayana Motamma’s speech at a programme organised by The Hindu Maha Ganapathi Seva Samiti in Mudigere on July 29 has gone viral on social media platforms, and evoked a variety of reactions in Karnataka.
Addressing the gathering, the Congress MLA mentioned that she was taking part within the programme as a accountable working president of the organising committee. “I’m attending this programme carrying a saffron scarf. There could also be many questions and curiosity amongst folks about my participation. I’m right here for Lord Ganapati, and the faith (dharma) I belong to, and the occasion comes subsequent,” she mentioned.
She careworn that there shouldn’t be any doubt among the many folks about whether or not she would be part of the BJP, the SDPI or the BSP. “Let’s wait for 3 years to seek out the reply to these questions,” she mentioned.
The MLA maintained that she has at all times worshipped Lord Ganesha, and watched the Ganesha competition celebrations in Mudigere as a baby, and later in Maharashtra.
Nayana Motamma, a first-time Congress MLA, shared the dais with Pramod Mutalik, founding father of Sri Rama Sene, and M.Ok. Pranesh, Deputy Chairperson of the Karnataka Legislative Council, at a ceremony to unveil the emblem of the Samiti.
Video clip goes viral
The video clip of her speech has gone viral on social media platforms. Many folks have questioned her for sharing a public platform with Pramod Mutalik.
On July 30, Nayana Motamma took to social media platforms to make clear that she has readability on her selections, including that she wouldn’t match into any field that individuals wished to put her in.
Published – July 30, 2025 04:30 pm IST








