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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Staff Reporter

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Raichur bandh peaceful - The Untold Story

An otherwise busy area wears a deserted look in Raichur during the bandh on Thursday. (Source: Santosh Sagar)

The bandh called by dalit and progressive organisations demanding action against District and Sessions Judge Mallikarjun Gouda for what they say showing disrespect to B.R. Ambedkar during the Republic Day celebrations in Raichur was peaceful on Thursday.

People responded overwhelmingly to the bandh call and shops and commercial complexes remained closed. Public transport services remained suspended while private vehicles too kept off the road.

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