Mangaluru: ‘Jantar Mantar’ Protest Held Outside Mini Vidhana Soudha Against SIR

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Posted on October 24, 2026

Mangaluru: 'Jantar Mantar' Protest Held Outside Mini Vidhana Soudha Against SIR

Mangaluru : Voicing strong opposition against the SIR, a massive dharna protest was organized under the banner of ‘Jantar Mantar’ near the Mini Vidhana Soudha in Mangaluru on Friday. The demonstration was spearheaded by the ‘Prajasprabhutwa Ulisi Andolana’ (Save Democracy Movement), a coalition consisting of like-minded organizations and secular political parties of Dakshina Kannada district.

The protest witnessed the active participation of several prominent leaders and activists. Vimod Mascarenhas, the convener of the movement, along with co-convener Anwar Sadath, led the demonstration. They were joined by Ataullah Jokatte, Congress leaders Neeta D’Souza, Shahida, Ashraf Addoor, and Praseeda, alongside a large gathering of supporters who voiced their concerns at the venue.