Naveddu Nilladiddare, Karnataka expresses solidarity with justice march to Hassan on May 30, 2024
Bengaluru: Naveddu Nilladiddare, a coalition of organizations and individuals advocating for women's and human rights issues, has announced its solidarity with the upcoming "Namma nadige, Haasanada Kadege" Justice March to Hassan. Organized by a federation of progressive groups in Hassan, the march aims to address recent criminal sexual assaults allegedly committed by Prajwal Revanna, the Member of Parliament from Hassan.
Expected to draw approximately 10,000 participants, the protest will feature activists from diverse backgrounds, including women's rights, Dalit, labor, farmers, backward castes, minorities, sexual and gender minorities, tribals, students, and retired government officials. The demonstrators will meet on May 30, 2024, in Hassan to voice their demands and condemn the alleged crimes perpetrated by Prajwal Revanna.
Key objectives of the march include:
- Condemning Prajwal Revanna for alleged criminal acts of sexual violence and misuse of political power.
- Urging authorities to issue a red corner notice, freeze accounts, and cancel diplomatic passports to facilitate the accused's arrest.
- Advocating for the protection, counseling, legal assistance, and rehabilitation of victims.
- Demanding accountability for individuals involved in the distribution of illicit materials and calling for their punishment.
- Requesting specialized cyber police intervention to remove compromising content from the internet.
- Criticizing the exploitation of survivors for political gain and challenging societal attitudes toward sexual assault victims.
Protestors will present a comprehensive list of demands to the state government, urging action against Prajwal Revanna and all involved parties. Additionally, Naveddu Nilladiddare has issued a personal appeal to women and citizens in Hassan, encouraging them to speak out against injustice and offering support to those who come forward.
In the weeks leading up to the march, Naveddu Nilladiddare will collaborate with local organizations to distribute appeal letters across villages in Hassan and Holenarsipur.
Among others the representatives of Naveddu Nilladiddare who spoke at the press conference included Vimala KS, AIDWA; Akkai Padmashali, transgender and political activist, Ondede; Maitreyi Krishnan, AIPWA/AILAJ; Mamatha Yajman, Gamana Mahila Samuha, and Akhila Vidyasandra, Karnataka Mahila Dourjanya Virodhi Okkoota.
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Allahabad HC asks CBI, ED to inquire disproportionate assets allegation against Rahul Gandhi
Lucknow (PTI): The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate to conduct an inquiry into the allegations of amassing of disproportionate assets by Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.
The court has asked the agencies to submit the progress of the inquiry on July 20.
A division bench of Justices Rajesh Singh Chauhan and Zafeer Ahmad passed the order while hearing a criminal writ petition moved by a Karnataka BJP worker, S Vignesh Shishir.
The petitioner has alleged accumulation of disproportionate assets by Gandhi and sought direction of an inquiry into the matter.
The bench conducted an in-chamber hearing in the case on May 12.
In its order published on the high court's website on Thursday, the bench observed, "It is expected that if the complaint of the petitioner has been received, the allegations may be verified as per law. It is needless to say that the CBI or ED may take appropriate steps permissible under the law."
Besides the CBI and ED, the bench has also directed the Central government's Department of Personnel and Training, the Department of Revenue, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Director of Serious Fraud Investigation Office to file their responses on the allegations levelled by the petition within eight weeks.
According to the order, the CBI and the ED have informed the bench that they have received the petitioner's complaint and would file a response before the court.
To a query on whether the petition was maintainable, the bench said that this submission would be tested after receiving the counter-affidavits of the respective parties and the rejoinder affidavits thereof.
The court also ordered its senior registrar to keep the paper-book and the loose documents provided by the petitioner in a sealed cover to be opened on the next hearing.
