BJP MP Pratap Simha faced a clash with Dalits in Karnataka's Mysuru over alleged neglect, as the village supplied stone for the Ram Temple's idol. Accused of a decade-long indifference, Simha's confrontation, captured on video, unfolded just before the Ayodhya Ram Temple ceremony. Political divisions heightened, with shankaracharyas opting out, citing political concerns. The incident follows Simha's recent controversy involving a security scare in Parliament. These events underscore the complex interplay of politics and religion ahead of the upcoming general election.