Torchlight Protest — In Defence Of Justice B R Gavai — Protest action by Ballari District Youth Congress in Sandur, Ballari District on 12 October 2025Cover photograph for the chapter "Torchlight Protest — In Defence Of Justice B R Gavai", a protest initiative held in Sandur, Ballari District on 12 October 2025. Standing for the dignity of the Constitution.
Torchlight Protest — In Defence Of Justice B R Gavai · Sandur, Ballari District · 12 October 2025
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Torchlight Protest — In Defence Of Justice B R Gavai

Standing for the dignity of the Constitution.

12 October 2025 Sandur, Ballari District

Torchlight procession in Sandur condemning the attack on the dignity of the Chief Justice of India, Shri B R Gavai.

Why It Happened

An attack on the dignity of the Chief Justice of India, Shri B R Gavai — a Dalit jurist — was seen as an attack on the institutional dignity of the judiciary and on the constitutional values that protect every citizen. The Ballari Youth Congress organised a torchlight procession in Sandur to publicly defend the dignity of the CJI and the Constitution.

Public Impact

The torchlight procession turned into one of Sandur's most visible night-time political events, broadcasting Ballari's commitment to constitutional and judicial dignity.

Youth Participation

Karyakartas marched with torches in a disciplined formation, with strong participation from Dalit and Bahujan youth in solidarity with the CJI.

Leadership Involvement

District President K Srikanth led the procession, alongside Sandur block leadership and senior Congress representatives from the taluk.

Key Outcomes

What this moment achieved

  • 1

    Public, symbolic defence of the dignity of the Chief Justice of India

  • 2

    Solidarity message to the Dalit community across Sandur taluk

  • 3

    Reinforced the Youth Congress as a defender of constitutional values

From The Ground

Moments from Sandur, Ballari District

Frequently Asked

People are asking

  • Hon'ble Shri B R Gavai is the Chief Justice of India and a distinguished Dalit jurist.
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