Ullal, Oct 31, 2026: A massive Tiranga Yatra and protest rally were held at K.C. Road Junction in Ullal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district on Friday, opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The protest, organised by the Samyukta Nagarika Vedike, Ullal, aimed to defend democracy, uphold the Constitution and safeguard democratic values. Activist and singer Neha Singh Rathore, who attended as the chief guest, expressed strong criticism of the Union government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi through her protest songs.
Leaders and activists from various political, religious, cultural and civil society organisations participated in the protest. Earlier, hundreds of protesters carrying the national flag took part in a massive Tiranga rally.
Raising objections to the SIR exercise and the functioning of the Election Commission, the protesters warned that the agitation would continue to protect democracy and constitutional values.