Protesters Hold Torchlight March In Devadurga Demand Protection Of the Constitution And Purification Of Voter List
Protesters Hold Torchlight March in Devadurga, Demand Protection of the Constitution and Purification of Voter Lists!
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Devadurga, Oct. 25: A massive torchlight protest march was held on October 23 by the Constitution Protection Force and the Voter Watch Coalition, demanding the restoration of democratic principles in the taluk and the immediate rectification of serious administrative lapses reported locally.
Hundreds of activists participated in the march carrying torches in their hands and expressed their anger by raising slogans against government policies. The protesters demanded the protection of the Constitution, preservation of democratic values, and safeguarding the rights of eligible voters.
Vishwanath Ballidav Expresses Anger Over Threats to Constitutional Principles
Addressing the protesters, Bhim Army district president Vishwanath Ballidav expressed concern that systematic attempts were being made in recent times to undermine the principles of the Constitution.
He said that it was essential for everyone to unite and fight for the survival of democracy and the protection of the rights of marginalized communities. He urged officials to stop acting under political influence and discharge their duties in a constitutional and impartial manner.
Coalition Puts Forward Two Major Demands
The leaders of the coalition and Bhim Army representatives who led the march submitted two major demands before the government.
Demand to Dismiss Jnanesh from Service: The protesters demanded that the government immediately initiate disciplinary action against Jnanesh, who has been accused of acting against the public interest, and dismiss him from service.
Demand to Purify the Voter List and Repeal S I R Regulations: In view of suspicions that irregularities had occurred in the voter list, which is the foundation of democracy, the protesters demanded that the list be thoroughly verified, made error-free, and revised so that no eligible voter would be denied their rights. They also demanded the repeal of the regulations governing the SIR process.
Torchlight March Through the Main Roads of the City
The torchlight march began in the evening from zahiruddin Pasha Circle, one of the major junctions in Devadurga. Hundreds of protesters carrying torches marched through the city’s main roads and circles.
Throughout the march, slogans related to the protection of the Constitution, the preservation of democracy, and the safeguarding of people’s rights echoed through the streets. The protesters expressed their dissatisfaction with government policies and administrative lapses.
The protest rally, which passed through the city’s main roads, eventually reached Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Circle. A large public meeting was held there. Following the meeting, the protest concluded with the offering of respectful tributes at the statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Support from Several Leaders and Organizations
On the occasion, several prominent leaders, including Rangappa Gosal, Shivraj Rudra, Hanumanthappa Mannapur, Mohan Ballidav, Vishwanath Ballidav Mallikarjun Bommanal, Nagaraj Telkar, Hanumantha Dore, Ranganath Kombin, Manjunath Herundi, Manashayya Nayak, and Darshan C. Sanju, were present and extended their support to the protest.
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Devadurga, Oct. 25: A massive torchlight protest march was held on October 23 by the Constitution Protection Force and the Voter Watch Coalition, demanding the restoration of democratic principles in the taluk and the immediate rectification of serious administrative lapses reported locally.
Hundreds of activists participated in the march carrying torches in their hands and expressed their anger by raising slogans against government policies. The protesters demanded the protection of the Constitution, preservation of democratic values, and safeguarding the rights of eligible voters.
Vishwanath Ballidav Expresses Anger Over Threats to Constitutional Principles
Addressing the protesters, Bhim Army district president Vishwanath Ballidav expressed concern that systematic attempts were being made in recent times to undermine the principles of the Constitution.
He said that it was essential for everyone to unite and fight for the survival of democracy and the protection of the rights of marginalized communities. He urged officials to stop acting under political influence and discharge their duties in a constitutional and impartial manner.
Coalition Puts Forward Two Major Demands
The leaders of the coalition and Bhim Army representatives who led the march submitted two major demands before the government.
Demand to Dismiss Jnanesh from Service: The protesters demanded that the government immediately initiate disciplinary action against Jnanesh, who has been accused of acting against the public interest, and dismiss him from service.
Demand to Purify the Voter List and Repeal S I R Regulations: In view of suspicions that irregularities had occurred in the voter list, which is the foundation of democracy, the protesters demanded that the list be thoroughly verified, made error-free, and revised so that no eligible voter would be denied their rights. They also demanded the repeal of the regulations governing the SIR process.
Torchlight March Through the Main Roads of the City
The torchlight march began in the evening from zahiruddin Pasha Circle, one of the major junctions in Devadurga. Hundreds of protesters carrying torches marched through the city’s main roads and circles.
Throughout the march, slogans related to the protection of the Constitution, the preservation of democracy, and the safeguarding of people’s rights echoed through the streets. The protesters expressed their dissatisfaction with government policies and administrative lapses.
The protest rally, which passed through the city’s main roads, eventually reached Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Circle. A large public meeting was held there. Following the meeting, the protest concluded with the offering of respectful tributes at the statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Support from Several Leaders and Organizations
On the occasion, several prominent leaders, including Rangappa Gosal, Shivraj Rudra, Hanumanthappa Mannapur, Mohan Ballidav, Vishwanath Ballidav Mallikarjun Bommanal, Nagaraj Telkar, Hanumantha Dore, Ranganath Kombin, Manjunath Herundi, Manashayya Nayak, and Darshan C. Sanju, were present and extended their support to the protest.