Protest Sparks Heavy Policing in Vidarbha Statehood March
Police detained 350 protesters during a march demanding statehood for the Vidarbha region. Organized by the Vidarbha Rajya Andolan Samiti and led by ex-MLA Wamanrao Chatap, the march began at Yashwant Stadium. Despite a heavy police presence and detentions, activists called for action on electricity rates and farmer debt relief.
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Police detained 350 protesters during a march demanding statehood for the Vidarbha region on Saturday, an official said.
Activists from the Vidarbha Rajya Andolan Samiti, spearheaded by former MLA Wamanrao Chatap, gathered at Yashwant Stadium before proceeding towards Vidhan Bhavan.
The police detained protestors and took them to the police headquarters before releasing them in the evening. The route was blocked at Zero Mile Square, leading to commotion.
Security was fortified at Sitabuldi, Zero Mile, and around Vidhan Bhavan to manage the large gathering and potential disruptions.
Long-time advocates for Vidarbha's statehood, the VRAS emphasized economic and administrative neglect, demanding immediate measures on electricity rates and farmer debt relief.
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