Students from different colleges in Mangaluru, under the aegis of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishat, on Wednesday staged a protest demanding action against Amnesty International and United Theological College for organising a function in Bengaluru where slogans were raised against the country.
The students marched from Ambedkar Circle to Hamilton Circle where a meeting was held. Addressing the students, ABVP District Convenor Naveen said their only demand was a through probe on their complaint against Amnesty International and United Theological College for allowing an event of Kashmiri residents in which anti-India slogans were raised. Instead of inquiring into the complaint, the State government allowed police to chase away protesting ABVP activists in Bengaluru.
ABVP Mangaluru Taluk Convenor Sudhip Shetty said State government has to be cautious of groups in Bengaluru that are speaking against the nation and the Army.
The students raised slogans against the government and insisted that Deputy Commissioner K.G. Jagadeesha personally receive their memorandum. Around noon, Mr. Jagadeesha received the memorandum and said it will be forwarded to Governor Vajubhai Vala.
Our Kolar Correspondent reports:
Students stage protest
Hundreds of students staged a protest in the town on Wednesday demanding action against Amensty International organisation. Responding to a call given by ABVP, the students raised slogans in support of their demand. They also raised slogans against the State government and burnt tyres on the streets to vent their anger.
