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Kannada groups protest delay in pro-state resolution in Belagavi
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…
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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.
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The noise from Belagavi feels like the same old script: Kannada groups cry foul, and Maharashtra politicians seize the moment to fan border flames. But neither side has offered proof of systematic obstruction, the mayor has not explained the delay, and protesters have not named the officials blocking the resolution. The real test is simple: will the Belagavi City Corporation pass the resolution in its next meeting, or will it remain a photo-op for leaders on both sides?
Source: deccanherald.com
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