Protests in Mysuru over removal of Ambedkar’s portrait
The Hindu
Bandh call evokes mixed response
Protests were held in several parts of the city, including Chamaraja Circle, City Bus stand, and Suburban bus stand on Monday while the call for Mysuru bandh elicited a mixed response. After a recent incident at the Republic Day celebrations where a portrait of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was removed during the event, various Dalit organisations demanded action against the Principal District and Sessions Judge of Raichur over his alleged role in the incident.
Shops and business establishments in K.R. Circle, D. Devaraj Urs Road, Sayyaji Rao Road, Ashoka Road and other parts of Central Business District (CBD) remained closed and operation of KSRTC buses was disrupted in view of the demonstrations held by various organisations in front of City Bus stand and suburban bus stand. The protesters chanted slogans against the judge and the State Government.
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