ABKS withdraws hunger strike at Wenlock Hospital after Minister's visit

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February 18, 2011

Mangalore, February 18: The workers, who had embarked on an indefinite dharna under the aegis of Akhila Bharata Karmika Sangha (ABKS) on the premises of the Government Wenlock Hospital here, withdrew their hunger strike on Friday morning.

The development comes after State Minister for Medical Education S A Ramadas assured them to fulfil all the demands of protesters within a short period.

The minister, after inspecting Wenlock Hospital, directly went to the dharna spot and successfully convinced the protesters to withdraw their silent dharna after a brief conversation.

The members of ABKS had lunched the continuous silent dharna on last Tuesday to protest the move to charge labourers and APL card holders seeking treatment. On Thursday, the Chief Secretary of the ABKS Sudatta Jain and nine others had embarked on a hunger strike at the makeshift tent opposite the hospital's new building.

The main demands of the protesters include cancelling of medicine and bed fees, providing hot water for bath for pregnant and lady patients, controlling the misappropriation of funds sanctioned by the government, provision of 30 beds in Intensive Care Unit etc.

The minister assured the protesters that he will take appropriate measures to improve the conditions of the Government hospital and provide free treatment to workers.

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Mandya: Over 50 arrested, holiday for schools after Ganesha procession turns violent near dargah

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September 12,2024

Mysuru: More than 50 people have been arrested in connection with the riots between two groups of different faiths, at Nagamangala town, Mandya district, over the Ganesha idol procession, on Wednesday night.

High drama prevailed in front of the Nagamangala town police station on Thursday morning, with women belonging to both Hindu and Muslim communities staging a protest against the arrest of their family members and demanding their release.

The two groups started arguing over the Ganesha idol procession on the Mysuru-Nagamangala road, near a 'dargah'. This soon turned violent with stone being pelted. Reports said that around 25 shops were also set on fire.

Several vehicles were damaged and torched by the mob. However, police intervened and brought the situation under control, deploying additional police forces.

Holiday has been declared to schools and colleges in Nagamangala town until further notice. Police have imposed section 144 till 12 noon of September 14.

SP Mallikarjuna Baladandi, IGP (Southern Range) Boralingaiah, DC Kumar and other officials visited the spot.

District incharge Minister N Chaluvarayaswamy visited the spot on Thursday morning and took stock of the situation. Speaking to reporters he said, the incident was unfortunate.

"The clash which started around 9 pm on Wednesday, flared up with miscreants setting fire, damaging shops and vehicles in the town. There is no need for anxiety. Additional police forces have been deployed in the town and the situation is under control now," he said.

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