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Two organizations, Janasamanyara Vedike and Udyogakankshigala Horata Samiti, are organizing a protest rally in Dharwad on Monday, December 1st, 2025 to demand the filling of vacant government posts in both the State and Union governments. They are also demanding other concessions for job seekers, such as age limit relaxation and reduced application fees. Despite the Hubballi-Dharwad Police denying permission for the rally, citing concerns about disruption to public order based on previous rallies, the organizers have vowed to proceed as planned.

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Dharwad Braces for Protest Over Vacant Government Positions; Police Deny Permit

Dharwad, December 1, 2025 – Tensions are high in Dharwad as two organizations, Janasamanyara Vedike and Udyogakankshigala Horata Samiti, prepare to hold a protest rally today, demanding that the State and Union governments address the significant number of vacant positions within their respective administrations.

Organizers are citing a total of 2.84 lakh vacant posts in 43 State government departments and approximately 7.8 lakh vacancies within the Union government, claiming that the lack of action is causing despair among millions of unemployed youth. They are calling for a clear policy decision and roadmap for recruitment to be announced during the Winter Session in Belagavi.

In addition to filling vacant positions, the protesters are seeking:

  • A five-year relaxation of the age limit for government job applications.
  • Clarification on internal reservation policies.
  • Issuance of permits for job aspirants to operate Indira Canteens.
  • Reduction in application fees.
  • Publication of a fixed, annual recruitment calendar.

Despite the organizers’ determination, the Hubballi-Dharwad Police have denied permission for the rally. Police Commissioner N. Shashikumar stated that the denial was based on the organizers’ failure to follow due process and concerns that the protest would disrupt public order. He cited a previous rally that blocked a major junction for over five hours, causing severe inconvenience.

“We have denied permission as we need to maintain proper law and order and ensure that the public are not put to inconvenience,” Shashikumar stated.

Yellappa Hegade, convenor of the organizing committee, has vowed to proceed with the rally despite the police ban. “This is a burning issue and uncertainty looms large over the career of lakhs of students. There is no question of withdrawing the rally. We will go ahead with it,” Hegade asserted.

Organizers expect over 25,000 participants to march from Shrinagar to the Deputy Commissioner’s office. The situation remains tense, and the impact on traffic and public order in Dharwad remains to be seen.

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