Bengaluru unions demand apology from Krishna Byre Gowda over pourakarmikas
On Thursday, trade union members gathered outside Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, calling out Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda for his recent remarks about pourakarmikas (sanitation workers).
Gowda had reportedly made remarks concerning pourakarmikas, which sparked outrage.
Protesters demanded an apology, highlighting how crucial these workers are to keeping the city clean and insisting their dignity deserves respect.
AICCTU says police detained, manhandled protesters
AICCTU said police detained several protesters (including Nirmala, Maitreyi Krishnan, Vinay Sreenivasa, Sharat, and Harish) and claimed some were manhandled.
Officers also allegedly tore up a copy of the Constitution's Preamble held by demonstrators.
Throughout the protest, chants echoed that pourakarmikas are equal citizens entitled to dignity and respect.