Justice for Asifa echoes in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Residents across the city took to the streets on Sunday to protest against the rape and murder of an eight year-old in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, and rape of a 17-year-old in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh.
The protests were organised as part of a silent protest that was organised across the counrty between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Protestors drew parellels between the Nirbhaya case and that of Asifa. Many also felt that the country was no longer safe for woman.
The Students’ council and IISc. Families and Friends also staged a protest on the IISc. campus, demanding justice for the victims.
A unique voice was raised by an artist near the RV College of Music and Fine Arts, who stood on the street with painting imge of Asifa.
While a group of Bengalureans held a similar event at the Orion Mall in Rajajinagar wehre people staged a protest against the incident.
Around 50 people came together at N.R. Colony bus stop, who comdemned all the attempts made by vested interests to suppress this issue.
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By-election results strengthen our resolve to work for the people: CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru: The Congress party has emerged victorious in all three Assembly by-elections held in Karnataka. The party's candidates, C.P. Yogeshwar in Channapatna, Yasir Ahmad Khan Pathan in Shiggaon, and Annapurna Tukaram in Sandur, have won their respective seats.
Taking to social media platform 'X,' Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed gratitude to the voters of Channapatna, Shiggaon, and Sandur for supporting the Congress candidates. "I extend my heartfelt thanks to the voters for blessing our candidates in the Assembly by-elections. Congratulations to our newly elected representatives Yasir Ahmad Khan Pathan, Annapurna Tukaram, and C.P. Yogeshwar, who have achieved resounding victories and entered the Assembly," he stated.
He added, "This victory is a testament to overcoming the continuous propaganda and false allegations made by the opposition. I also take this moment to acknowledge the relentless efforts of our workers and leaders who contributed to this triumph. This success has further increased our government's responsibility and strengthened our resolve to work tirelessly for the people. Thank you once again to everyone," CM Siddaramaiah posted.
