Karnataka: Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) takes out huge ‘black day’ rally in Belagavi despite denial of permission

The Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti held a ‘black day’ rally in Belagavi despite a ban by the district administration. Thousands joined the rally, prompting a significant police presence. Commercial establishments in several areas remained closed. The rally called for the merger of several regions into Maharashtra. Authorities had denied permission two weeks prior.