Naveddu Nilladiddare to hold justice march to Hassan against MP Prajwal Revanna

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: Naveddu Nilladiddare, a coalition of organisations dedicated to women’s and human rights, on Monday announced solidarity with “Namma Nadige, Haasanada Kadege,” the Justice March to Hassan, scheduled for May 30. Organised by a federation of progressive groups in Hassan, this protest expects participation from 10,000 people, including activists, students, retired officials, and artists from across Karnataka and beyond.

The activists spoke at a conference held at the Press Club of Bangalore and condemnd Prajwal for allegedly committing sexual assaults on hundreds of women in Hassan, demanding his immediate arrest, the cancellation of his diplomatic passport, and calling for international cooperation to bring him to justice.

They also called for protection and support for the victims, punishment for those distributing exploitative videos, and the removal of such content from the internet. Representatives of Naveddu Nilladiddare urged the women of Hassan to speak out against the injustice they’ve faced.

The coalition emphasised that combating sexual violence and transforming societal attitudes toward victims is a collective responsibility. Speakers at the press conference included Vimala KS of AIDWA, transgender activist Akkai Padmashali, Maitreyi Krishnan of AIPWA/AILAJ, Mamatha Yajman of Gamana Mahila Samuha, and Akhila Vidyasandra of Karnataka Mahila Dourjanya Virodhi Okkoota.