For years, in the sacred land of Dharmasthala,unthinkable atrocities have been committed under the guise of tradition and power. The Dr. D.Veerendra Hegde BJP Rajya Sabha MP's family, revered by some, has turned a holy temple into a personal empire while exploiting innocent lives. The cries of rape victims the blood of murder victims, and the despair of the oppressed have all been silenced under their mighty influence, protected by corrupt alliances with the police, politicians, and judiciary.

This is not just about one case or one injustice this is a horrifying tale of systemic abuse of power. College students raped and murdered, with earley consistent evidence like missing undergarments in all rape cases till date. Farmer's lands stolen in the name of religion, their livelihoods destroyed. The poor shackled by microfinance Ioans at crushing interest rates, forced to believe this money came from God Himself. Women,children, and men-alI victims of a monstrous regime cloaked in religion and influence. When the brave have dared to protest, they have faced threats, false cases, and even assassination attempts.

The breaking point came in 2012, when a college girl was brutally raped and murdered-a case that shook the state of Karnataka. The public demanded justice, and an innocent was charged as the accused in this heinous crime. However, in 2023, the Karnataka High Court ruled that there was no evidence to connect the accused to the crime. Even the CBl, after years of investigation and spending crores of public money, failed to establish any link. When the CBI filed a petition reaffirming their stance, the court once again maintained that the accused was innocent. This tragic failure to convict a real perpetrator only highlights the depths of corruption and incompetence in the system-a system manipulated by those in power to protect their The people's anger erupted in historic protests across Karnataka and beyond even at Delhi, with lakhs of voices demanding justice. But even this outrage was silenced by the family's powerful network.

 Today, after years of suffering, enough is enough. How can we allow a family-one that isn't even Hindu to rule over a sacred Hindu temple? How can we allow our temples, our land, and our lives to be desecrated by those who commit unspeakable crimes?

Who is impacted?

Every victim-those raped, murdered, and silenced-represents the real face of suffering. Farmers who lost their land, famillies destroyed by debt, and communities stripped of their dignity are living proof of this horror. The temple itself, a sacred place of worship for Hindus, has been exploited and turned into a business. This is not just about individuals but about an entire society being crushed under the weight of unchecked power.

What is at stake?

If this injustice continues, we are allowing a precedent where power, money, and influence can silence even the loudest cries for justice. The sacredness of our temples will be lost forever, and future generations will inherit a world where religion is commercialized, and human lives are expendable. If we do not act, this powerful family will grow stronger, and their crimes will multiply, leaving countless more victims in their wake.

Why is now the time to act?

This is a tipping point. Over a decade of protests, cries for justice, and pleas to political leaders have been ignored. Enough is enough. If we don't raise our voices now, when will we? It's time to break the silence, to hold this family accountable and to protect the sacredness of Dharmasthala. Every signature on this petition is a step closer to justice. Stand with the victims. Stand for justice. Stand for humanity.