Date:22/11/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/11/22/stories/2008112253320300.htm

Karnataka - Hubli-Dharwad

‘Beparis’ demand sites

Staff Correspondent

DHARWAD: Members of the ‘Bepari’ community took out a procession here on Friday seeking sites.

The protestors led by M.M. Bepari marched to the Deputy Commissioner’s office seeking implementation of the order of the Chief Minister with regard to their demands.

They said that they had been living in Dharwad for the past four decades as daily wagers. With steep increase in prices of essential commodities, they were finding it difficult to lead a normal life.

The protestors said there were 160 “Bepari” families in the twin cities. When they submitted a memorandum seeking allotment of plots to members of the community, the Chief Minister agreed and issued directions to the district administration to consider their demand. However, the district administration did not take any step in this regard. They staged a demonstration in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office and submitted a memorandum.