Belgaum : The City Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti has resolved to intensify its agitation and take to the streets to protect the dignity and rights of Marathi-speaking people until the border dispute receives a final resolution. The meeting also decided to organise a massive protest march and launch a dharna agitation over the issue of Marathi signboards.
Several important issues were discussed during the city M.E. Samiti meeting held on Sunday. Central M.E. Samiti President Prakash Margale, former Mayor Maloji Ashtekar, Netaji Jadhav and Ranjit Chavan-Patil were present on the dais.
During the meeting, strong dissatisfaction was expressed over the alleged injustice towards Marathi-speaking people, the current status of the border dispute, and the administration’s approach. Members alleged that despite repeated representations to the District Administration, the demands of Marathi-speaking citizens continue to be ignored.
It was announced that tributes would be paid at the Hutatma Smarak on June 1, following which the future course of the agitation would be declared. The Samiti appealed to Marathi-speaking people to participate in large numbers.
Some activists also demanded a protest march to the Deputy Commissioner’s office and demonstrations in front of the Belgaum City Corporation. The meeting further urged the Maharashtra Government to immediately convene a high-level meeting and take a firm stand on the border dispute issue.
On this occasion, the three corporators of the Samiti who have consistently raised their voice for the Marathi language in the Belgaum City Corporation were felicitated for their efforts and commitment towards the Marathi cause.
Corporators Ravi Salunkhe, Shivaji Mandolkar, Vaishali Bhatkande, Ramakant Konduskar, Shubham Shelke, Ankush Kesarkar, Manohar Halgekar, Sagar Patil, Raju Birje, Shridhar Khannukar, Adv. Amar Yellurkar, Madan Bamane, Shrikant Kadam, Anil Ambrole, Raju Patil, Umesh Patil and Raju Marve, along with several office bearers and activists, were present at the meeting.
Meanwhile, it was informed that a final decision regarding the agitation would be taken in the upcoming Central Committee meeting, and efforts would be made to expand the dharna movement with support from villages across the region.
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