Karnataka Temple Tax Bill Defeated Amid BJP Opposition
• Bill proposed 10% tax on temples with over Rs 1 crore annual revenue, 5% tax on temples with Rs 10 lakh - 1 crore revenue
• Aimed to provide funding for smaller temples and Hindu organizations
• Passed in Karnataka state assembly, but defeated in legislative council where BJP has more seats
• BJP opposed bill, called it "anti-Hindu", questioned why only Hindu temples targeted
• Congress ministers defended bill, said it builds on 2011 amendments passed under previous BJP government