The samithi will hold a protest on Dec. 21 at Freedom Park. Karnataka Dalitha Sangharsha Samithi (DSS) (Bheemavadha) state committee demanded that the state government accept H. Kantharaj Commission report on caste-based reservation and release the social and educational survey immediately. They also want the central government to conduct the census. They will hold a […]
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Even after working for more than 10 years, the NHM employees do not get paid enough to make a decent life. The National Health Mission (NHM) In-source Employee Association, which is part of the state Health and Family Welfare department, is hopeful that the state government will accept their demand of being permanent employees in […]
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Namma Pride used BMTC buses to ride after the High Court did not give permission for the Pride March. Namma Pride’s November Pride March turned to Ride with Pride on BMTC buses. Ayaan Syed, a volunteer-cum-organizer of Namma Pride said, “We have arranged three BMTC buses to commute the participants of pride march from Freedom […]
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The allegations of forced conversion have no basis, they said. Bangalore: Freedom Park, a venue for numerous political and social demonstrations, saw an infusion of bishops and priests on Wednesday. The Karnataka Christian Social Welfare Association is protesting against allegations made by Rashtriya Hindu Sena chief Pramod Muthalik. Previously, Muthalik had claimed that the association […]
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Starting on April 24, the foot march will cover approximately 80 kilometers over two days. Karnataka Rashtra Samithi Party (KRS) is planning a padayatra (foot march) from Freedom Park in Bengaluru to Gauribidanur taluk in Chikmagalur to protest against rising corruption in state politics, the party’s State President, Linge Gowda announced on Tuesday. Starting on […]
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Freedom Park’s multilevel car parking project continues to push its deadlines, way past its completion date. It’s either protesters, COVID-19 or rocky terrain under the ground, behind the delay for the Freedom Park parking project that was to be completed in 2017. Protestors continue to precariously park their vehicles on footpaths as the parking site […]
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BBMP’s recent move to ban protests in front of Town Hall has made protestors move to other prominent venues in Bengaluru like Freedom Park, Bannappa Park, and Maurya Circle By Archita Charkroborty With the authorities imposing ban on Town Hall protests owing to the lack of revenue, the number of applications at other prominent protest […]
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Mining dependents protest at Freedom Park for preference of Karnataka iron ore over imports. By Priyanka D Bangalore, March 26, 2019: Mining dependents from Bellary, Hospet and Chitradurga districts of Karnataka join in a protest regarding free trade, to ensure regular business for truckers, small scale industries and lakhs of other mining dependents. In 2013, […]
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A protest was held at Freedom Park for the increment in salary by the Archana Agamika Workers. By Riya Sethi Bengaluru, March 7, 2019: The Archana Agamika Workers (AAW) demonstrated at Freedom Park today, demanding an increase in salary and basic amenities. The workers also do not receive their salary on time. The government allowances […]
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The scenario in Bangalore when it comes to different genres of activism. Bangalore, Sept. 18, 2018: Bangalore’s stage in activism being evolving in various ways, there are different forms of activism that take place depending on the issue that it revolves around. Protests taking place on different issues like the fundamental rights, agriculture, women empowerment, […]
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