Farmers holds protest march against proposed NH-17 bypass

Bhatkal - Thousands of farmers including large number of women held massive protest against the proposed bypass of NH-17 here in Bhatkal yesterday. The protest rally was led by Katteveera Sports Center. The rally began from Mudbhatkal and after passing through Flower Market, Main Road and Shamsudding Circle concluded at Assistant Commissioner's office wherein a memorandum was submitted to the Govt. Protesters shouted slogans and displayed placards against NHAI.

On this occasion several speakers including TMC President Mr Inayatullah Shabandri, Ex-President ZP Mr Damodar Gardikar and Krishna Naik have addressed the gathering and strongly condemned the move to bypass NH-17. With this demonstration one thing is clear that, the majority of Bhatkal's population is against the proposed bypass.

On this occasion Jamatul Muslimeen President Mr Abdul Rahman Mohtesham, Mr Nazeer Kasimji, Mr Ashfaque K M, Mr Imtiyaz Udyawar, President Marukeri GP Mr M D Naik, Tanzeem General Secretary Mr S M Parvez, Mr Mohan Naik, Mr Sateesh Naik and several others were present.

Bhatkallys News Service / Photos: Rizwan Gangavali