Pics: Umesh Marpalli
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (HB/KK)
Udupi, Apr 15: The Mahila Congress organized a padayatra here on Tuesday April 15.
The rally was initiated by Divya Hegde, daughter of Jayaprakash Hegde along with Veronica Cornelio, the president of Mahila Congress.
Divya Hegde said, “Jayaprakash Hegde is such a good person. He gives more importance to women empowerment and their security. He also encourages women to take leadership.”
She urged the people to support the Congress party.
The padayatra began from the Congress office and passed via Brahmagiri - Ajjarkad - Harsha mall - Udupi church - service bus stand - Chittaranjan circle - Mitra hospital - Jodukatte and culminated at the starting point.
About a hundred women actively participated in the rally and raised slogans.
Vice-president of CMC Amrita Krishnamurty, standing committee president Celina Karkada, Bhaskar Rao Kediyoor and others were present.