Pratirodha rally staged in Dharwad against fascist forces
Progressive activists, writers, and public figures gathered in Dharwad for the 'Pratirodha' rally to advocate for democracy and protest against fascist tendencies. The event included a bike rally and a collective reading of the Indian Constitution's Preamble.
Why it matters
The rally reflects ongoing civil society discourse in India regarding freedom of expression and the protection of democratic institutions.
Members of various progressive associations participated in the Pratirodha rally with the slogan ‘Save Democracy, End Fascism’ in Dharwad on Sunday.
Activists S.R. Hiremath, Siddanagouda Patil, Shankar Halagatti, and K. Neela, former MP I.G. Sanadi, writer Ku. Veerabhadrappa, journalist Dinesh Aminmattu, actor Prakash Raj and others joined the rally. It was held from the R.N. Shetty Stadium to Buddha Rakhita School, founded by Ramabai Ambedkar. Earlier, a bike rally was flagged off from the home of M.M. Kalaburagi, a slain intellectual, and ended at R.N. Shetty Stadium.
Members held placards and raised slogans that people of this country must unite and raise their voices to protect democracy, the Constitution, and freedom of expression.
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