Congress Supporters Block Pune-Bengaluru Highway Demanding Cabinet Role for Laxmi Hebbalkar
Supporters of Congress leader Laxmi Hebbalkar temporarily disrupted traffic on the Pune-Bengaluru national highway on August 3, urging party leaders to appoint her to a cabinet position in Karnataka. The demonstration took place near Hire Bagewadi in Belagavi district, where protesters voiced their demands to the Congress high command.
What Happened
On August 3, party supporters gathered near Hire Bagewadi along the Pune-Bengaluru national highway in Belagavi district. For a few minutes, they blocked traffic and shouted slogans supporting MLA Laxmi Hebbalkar. Protesters pointed out that she had previously served efficiently as a minister for three years during the Siddaramaiah-led administration. They called for her to be granted a ministerial berth in the D.K. Shivakumar-led government.
Key Highlights
- Congress supporters staged a brief blockade on the Pune-Bengaluru national highway near Hire Bagewadi in Belagavi district on August 3.
- Protesters chanted slogans in favor of MLA Laxmi Hebbalkar and demanded her inclusion in the state cabinet.
- Demonstrators highlighted her three-year performance as a minister under the Siddaramaiah-led government.
- They urged the Congress high command to ensure justice for her work and appoint her to a ministerial post in the D.K. Shivakumar-led government.
- Supporters stated her inclusion would ensure proper representation for women and benefit the party in upcoming elections.
Why This Matters
According to her supporters, granting Laxmi Hebbalkar a cabinet berth would acknowledge her hard work for the party. They stated that her presence in the cabinet would ensure proper representation for women in the state leadership and strengthen the Congress party’s position in future elections.
What to Watch Next
It remains to be seen how the Congress high command responds to the demands raised by Laxmi Hebbalkar’s supporters regarding cabinet representation in the D.K. Shivakumar-led government.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the Pune-Bengaluru highway blocked on August 3?
Congress supporters staged a brief protest on the highway near Hire Bagewadi to demand a cabinet position for MLA Laxmi Hebbalkar.
What arguments were made by Laxmi Hebbalkar’s supporters?
Supporters argued that she served efficiently as a minister for three years under Siddaramaiah, worked tirelessly for the party, and that her inclusion in the D.K. Shivakumar-led government would ensure female representation and benefit the party in future elections.
Source: Report based on coverage by The Hindu.