Nagpur: Satehood supporters in search of a separate Vidarbha noticed May 1 as ‘Black Day’ whilst an respectable serve as held at Kasturchand Park celebrated the 59th basis day of Maharashtra.
Vidarbha Rajya Andolan Samiti (VRAS), a leading outfit combating for statehood, had arranged a sit-in protest at Samvidhan Square on Wednesday.
Samiti leader and ex-MLA Wamanrao Chatap declared that an ‘Electricity March’ would be undertaken on June three to pressure the state government to cut back energy tariffs in Vidarbha. He expects farmers, small businessmen, manufacturing unit homeowners, scholars and youth to participate[in large numbers. The march, starting from Samvidhan Square, would result in Koradi at energy minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule’s place of dwelling.
Samiti convener Ram Nevle mentioned the agitation for separate state would be intensified and the approaching state elections would be fought beneath the banner of Vidarbha Nirman Mahamanch. Ex-DGP PKB Chakraborty, Ranjana Mamarde, Ahmad Kadar, Mukesh Samarth, Arun Kedar and Sunil Chokhare were among those that spoke on the occasion.
Vidarbha Rajya Aghadi, another pro-statehood organization, took out a motorbike rally from RBI Square to Shahid Chowk where a MAHA aarti was carried out at Chandika temple. The Vidarbha flag, too, was hoisted.
At the respectable serve as, parent minister Bawankule hoisted the national flag and took the guard of honour at the parade by means of armed men of the state police. Speaking on the occasion, the minister mentioned the government was gearing as much as combat the drought situation and sought public participation to tide over the tough instances as water in summer is getting scarce.
Vidarbha Rajya Andolan Samiti (VRAS), a leading outfit combating for statehood, had arranged a sit-in protest at Samvidhan Square on Wednesday.
Samiti leader and ex-MLA Wamanrao Chatap declared that an ‘Electricity March’ would be undertaken on June three to pressure the state government to cut back energy tariffs in Vidarbha. He expects farmers, small businessmen, manufacturing unit homeowners, scholars and youth to participate[in large numbers. The march, starting from Samvidhan Square, would result in Koradi at energy minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule’s place of dwelling.
Samiti convener Ram Nevle mentioned the agitation for separate state would be intensified and the approaching state elections would be fought beneath the banner of Vidarbha Nirman Mahamanch. Ex-DGP PKB Chakraborty, Ranjana Mamarde, Ahmad Kadar, Mukesh Samarth, Arun Kedar and Sunil Chokhare were among those that spoke on the occasion.
Vidarbha Rajya Aghadi, another pro-statehood organization, took out a motorbike rally from RBI Square to Shahid Chowk where a MAHA aarti was carried out at Chandika temple. The Vidarbha flag, too, was hoisted.
At the respectable serve as, parent minister Bawankule hoisted the national flag and took the guard of honour at the parade by means of armed men of the state police. Speaking on the occasion, the minister mentioned the government was gearing as much as combat the drought situation and sought public participation to tide over the tough instances as water in summer is getting scarce.
Protests for Vidarbha statehood, celebrations mark May 1
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