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.
Satyalaksmi Rao, president of the resident association, noted that the BBMP announced the delimitation to be complete on August 18 and allowed residents to put forth their objections in 15 days.
Demand for safety equipment and new uniforms has been long-standing from the pourakarmika community. The association’s president, Nirmala, has said that the ground reality of working conditions for civic workers is very grim.
Over 30 activists, including Vinay Sreenivasa and Clifton D’ Rozario, were soon detained by the police at Cubbon Park and Ashok Nagar police stations while others were told to disperse and not accumulate in front of the metro station to form a human chain, despite volunteers making way for the movement of pedestrians and vehicles on either sides of the gathering.