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AKSSA Plans Dharwad Protest After Police Rejects Permit
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 02:36 AM
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The All Karnataka Students' Association (AKSSA) announced a protest in Dharwad today, even after local police denied them permission to hold the event. The protest is aimed at addressing student concerns.
The All Karnataka Students' Association (AKSSA) has scheduled a protest in Dharwad today, despite police authorities refusing to grant a permit for the event.
Local police officials cited concerns over crowd control and safety, stating that no official permission had been granted for a public gathering of this nature.
AKSSA representatives said the protest will focus on student welfare issues, including fee hikes and campus infrastructure. They claim that the denial of a permit is an attempt to suppress student voices.
The protest is expected to begin in the late morning, with participants gathering at the city’s main civic center. Police have advised residents to avoid the area during the demonstration.
Local police officials cited concerns over crowd control and safety, stating that no official permission had been granted for a public gathering of this nature.
AKSSA representatives said the protest will focus on student welfare issues, including fee hikes and campus infrastructure. They claim that the denial of a permit is an attempt to suppress student voices.
The protest is expected to begin in the late morning, with participants gathering at the city’s main civic center. Police have advised residents to avoid the area during the demonstration.