The Chief Minister made the statement while speaking at a book release event. “The restrictions have been put in place in accordance with a High Court order. However, I will discuss with the Advocate-General of the state to see what can be done to ensure that the steps of Town Hall are free for protests,” he said, after releasing a book on the well-known Kannada writer Dr K Marulasiddappa, titled ‘Ethical Strength of Progressive Movements – Dr Marulasiddappa. He further added that protests are an integral part of democracy, and they act as feedback machinery to the government while ensuring accountability.
The programme aimed to donate blood as a symbol of solidarity with the Palestinians who have lost their lives. Secondly, to hold a public meeting and protest, calling for the immediate ceasefire and restoration of justice and peace in the region. But, the DCP, in a letter dated October 26, has rejected permission to hold the event on October 28, citing that the matter is an international issue and there is a threat to law and order.
Acid attack on 24-year-old woman in Karnataka after she rejected marriage proposal - Deputy Commissioner of Police-West Division in Bengaluru City said that woman has been given primary health care and is out of danger.