Civil societies of Bengaluru fight to retrieve the right to dissent of the masses
The Horaatada Hakkigagi Janandolana, a coalition of various labour rights groups, gender rights organizations, Dalit groups, student and youth organizations, environmental activist groups, and human rights and civil liberties organizations, demanded through a press conference that the Chief Minister announce the withdrawal of the order restricting protests to Freedom Park by September 15, which is celebrated as International Day of Democracy.
Bengaluru for Justice and Peace condemns business ties with Israel
On September 23, a press conference was held against the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru, organized to condemn the hosting of the India-Israel Business Summit amid ongoing violence in Palestine and Lebanon. Activists and academicians voiced their objections to IISc and other participating institutions, such as IIM Bangalore and the Government of Karnataka, for supporting the summit during heightened conflict. The summit, organized by Think India (an RSS arm), the Indian Chamber of International Business, and the Mysore Lancers Heritage Foundation, discussed bilateral trade and investments between India and Israel, focusing on defence, cybersecurity, startups, and sustainable technology. Protesters criticized IISc for overlooking global calls for a boycott and arms embargo against Israel, arguing that hosting the event undermined principles of justice and human rights.BPS also condemned the Bengaluru police for seizing the Palestine flag. Earlier, over 1,600 students and faculty members from various universities had urged IISc Director Govindan Rangarajan to cancel the summit, stating that hosting it would equate to “direct support for Israel’s genocide in Palestine and its aggressive actions against its neighbors.”
Pourkarmikas protest against casteist violence
Hundreds of pourakarmikas gathered outside the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) headquarters on 18th September, demanding justice for five workers who were allegedly assaulted in a caste-based attack on September 11 in Byadarahalli.The protesters called for the implementation of a “Safety and Dignity Policy” by the BBMP to ensure safe and respectful working conditions for all pourakarmikas.
The World responds to the imperialist backed violence in middle east
People have rallied around the world in response to Israel’s genocide. Solidarity protests have also been organised against the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Demonstrators expressed outrage and demanded an end to the Israeli violence in Gaza, insisting on global action. Many countries like Sweden, Finland, and France saw people wearing Keffiyehs and shouting slogans in solidarity with people of Palestine and Lebanon. Protests were also organized in Indian-administered Kashmir against the killing of Hezbollah leader.
AIPWA protested on anniversary of the Hathras violence and Women’s rights
The All India Progressive Women’s Association (AIPWA) staged a protest at Freedom Park in Bangalore to mark the fourth anniversary of the Infamous Hathras violence. AIPWA emphasized the urgent need for systemic changes to address violence against women and highlighted the importance of safeguarding women’s rights. The protest aimed to raise awareness and mobilize support for the ongoing struggle against patriarchal and Bhraminical ideologies deeply indoctrinated in the Indian State and society.
