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Karnataka police should not obstruct peaceful protests, says Home Minister
Karnataka's Home Minister clarified the police's stance on public demonstrations, a day after over 100 protesters were detained near the state Chief Electoral Officer's office during a march against electoral roll revisions.
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The Karnataka Home Minister stated on Tuesday that law enforcement has been directed to refrain from disrupting peaceful public protests, addressing concerns over police action taken during a demonstration the previous day. Over 100 persons were detained by Bengaluru police when they attempted to march to the Chief Electoral Officer's office to protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The detentions sparked questions about the state's approach to managing dissent and public assembly rights. The Home Minister's clarification appears aimed at reassuring citizens of their democratic right to protest while maintaining public order. The statement comes amid growing public interest in electoral processes and concerns about the ongoing electoral roll revision exercise in the state.