Wed Oct 08 13:04:33 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
Members of the Buddha Upasakara Sangha, a group of Dalit organizations in Kalaburagi, India, protested on Tuesday against a lawyer who allegedly attempted to throw a shoe and papers at the Chief Justice of India. The protestors condemned the act as an attack on Constitutional values, the judiciary, and the rule of law, demanding strict action against the lawyer and a thorough investigation.
**News Article:**
**Dalit Organizations Protest Attack on Chief Justice in Kalaburagi**
**KALABURAGI, INDIA – October 8, 2025** – Members of the Buddha Upasakara Sangha, a consortium of Dalit organizations, staged a protest in Kalaburagi on Tuesday following reports of a lawyer’s alleged attack on Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai during court proceedings on Monday.
The protestors, gathered at Jagat Circle, vehemently condemned the lawyer’s actions, which reportedly included attempting to throw a shoe and papers at the Chief Justice. Leaders of the Sangha, including Arjun Bhadre, Arjun Gobbur, and A.B. Hosmani, led the demonstration, raising slogans and demanding immediate and decisive action against the individual involved.
“This is not just an attack on an individual, but an assault on the very Constitutional values that bind our democracy,” said one protestor. “It is an attempt to lower the dignity of the Supreme Court and an open assault on the foundation of the judiciary and the rule of law.”
The protestors further expressed concern that the incident reflected a disturbing rise in hate and fanaticism within society. They demanded a thorough investigation into the incident to ensure justice and uphold the integrity of the judicial system.
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