Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar Seeks Report on Police Action During Bengaluru SIR Protest
Kharge said peaceful dissent must be protected after police detained over 100 people and journalists during a march over alleged SIR irregularities.
- On Tuesday, Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge ordered a review of the Bengaluru Police response to a protest and directed the force to ensure peaceful demonstrations are not disrupted.
- This review follows the Monday detention of over 100 people attempting to march to the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer to protest the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- Protesters demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging irregularities in the revision exercise, while also accusing police of manhandling participants and photojournalists during the crackdown.
- Emphasizing democratic rights, Kharge stated, "The police are here to protect your rights," while appealing to protesters to cooperate with authorities to ensure their safety.
- The crackdown occurred as Karnataka's Chief Minister participated in a separate protest rally against the SIR in New Delhi, drawing significant criticism from multiple quarters.
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DKS protests in Delhi, his police manhandle, detain 100 anti-SIR protesters in Bengaluru
While Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar joined Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders on the streets of New Delhi, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, a parallel protest in Bengaluru over the same issue on the same day faced a police crackdown. At least 100 protesters were detained, with students, women and journalists allegedly manhandled in the Congress-ruled state.
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar seeks report on police action during Bengaluru SIR protest
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has sought a detailed report on alleged police action against protesters and media personnel during an anti-SIR demonstration in Bengaluru, warning that any excessive use of force would invite accountability. He reaffirmed the right to peaceful protest, while Home Minister Priyank Kharge directed police to protect demonstrators' rights and urged organisers to coordinate with authorities.
Priyank Kharge orders review of Bengaluru police handling of protest
Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has said that the Bengaluru police’s handling of protesters on Monday, October 12, will be reviewed, stressing that the right to peaceful protest is fundamental to democracy and must be protected. Kharge said he had instructed the police to ensure that peaceful demonstrations were not disrupted. He also appealed … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, P…
Priyank Kharge orders review of police action during Bengaluru protest, stresses right to dissent
Bengaluru, Oct 13 (PTI) Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday ordered a review of the police response to a recent protest in Bengaluru and directed the force not to disrupt peaceful demonstrations. His remarks came a day after several protesters were detained while attempting to march towards the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer’s office, demanding […]
Karnataka police told not to disrupt peaceful protest
This comes a day after Bengaluru police detained over a 100 persons for trying to march to the office of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Karnataka to protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
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