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BANGALORE, INDIA, May 9, 2005: Mamta was not allowed for darshan at the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangapatna by the temple authorities because she was in a wheelchair. Mamta, Deputy Superintendent in the Central Excise Department, saw them close the door of the sanctum sanctorum on her. Finally, she was carried inside and had darshan (sight of the Deity) from a distance. The devotees at the temple even turned restless and abusive as they were getting delayed. Despite steps taken by the government to create a disabled-friendly environment, prejudice still lurks in all corners. According to L. Krishnamurthy, Disabilities Commissioner, of the Office of the Commissioner for Disabilities, an inquiry is being conducted while the office had summoned the chief priest and the administrator of Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and both had tendered an apology to Ms. Mamta.

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