The Codava National Council has urged the central and Karnataka home ministers to ensure the safety of actress Rashmika Mandanna following intimidation by Congress MLA Ravi Kumar Gowda. The council condemned the MLA's actions and stressed that Rashmika has the right to personal choices without coercion.
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