# Kannada groups protest delay in pro-state resolution in Belagavi 2026-08-13T03:57:30+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Kannada groups held a protest in Belagavi on Wednesday, accusing the city mayor and deputy mayor of deliberately stalling a resolution that declares Belagavi an integral part of Karnataka. Deccan Herald reports that the leaders expressed displeasure, alleging efforts to obstruct the pro-state resolution. The protest comes amid rising tensions in the border region, where Karnataka and Maharashtra have competing claims. The resolution, if passed, would reaffirm the city's status within Karnataka, a sensitive issue given the long-running dispute. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com Tags: Belagavi, border dispute, Kannada groups, Karnataka, protest, resolution Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kannada-groups-protest-delay-in-pro-state-resolution-in-belagavi/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kannada-groups-protest-delay-in-pro-state-resolution-in-belagavi/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.