Protest Erupts as Municipal Employees Rally Against Threats from Congress Leader

Municipal employees in Shidlaghatta staged a protest against Congress leader Rajeev Gowda for allegedly threatening Municipal Commissioner Amrutha Gowda. The dispute arose after the removal of an unauthorized banner reportedly linked to accidents. The incident has sparked wider political reactions and demands for legal action against Gowda.

On Wednesday, employees from the Shidlaghatta City Municipal Council held a demonstration demanding action against Congress leader Rajeev Gowda, who allegedly threatened Municipal Commissioner Amrutha Gowda.

Employees claim the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee convener berated Amrutha Gowda over the phone following the removal of his unauthorized banner from a local site reportedly causing traffic accidents.

In response to these alleged threats, Shidlaghatta CMC employees protested, gaining significant support from the town's residents, while political leaders called for Gowda's arrest under stringent laws.

(With inputs from agencies.)