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Backward classes groups protest Yathindra Siddaramaiah's omission from govt ads
Activists in Karnataka's Mysuru district have demanded action over what they claim is a protocol violation in government advertisements. The groups allege that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's son was excluded from promotional materials.
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Social organisations representing backward classes staged a protest in Mysuru on Monday, taking issue with the omission of Yathindra Siddaramaiah from government advertisements. The demonstrations were led by K.S. Shivaram, State president of the Karnataka State Backward Classes Awareness Forum, who called for accountability regarding the alleged lapse.
The protesters characterised the exclusion as a breach of established protocol and demanded that officials responsible for the oversight face appropriate action. The incident has drawn attention to administrative procedures governing the inclusion of senior figures in state-sponsored communications.
Yathindra Siddaramaiah holds positions of prominence in state affairs, and the groups contend that his absence from the advertisements represents a procedural irregularity requiring investigation and remedial measures.
The protest reflects broader concerns among backward classes organisations in Karnataka regarding protocol compliance and equal representation in government communications. No official response to the demands has been issued at the time of reporting.