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Billava union meeting takes ugly turn as mob pelt stones

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February 21, 2012

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Mangalore, February 21: The annual general body meeting of Akhila Bharata Billavara Union that held on the premises of Shri Narayana Guru College, Kudroli in the city on Tuesday turned to be chaotic with disgruntled community members pelting stones.

Police had to intervene to control the mob which challenged the alleged 'dictatorship' of union president Naveenchandra D Suvarna, who has been continuing in the post from past 16 years. Mr Suvarna took the helms in 1993 following demise his father Damodara Suvarna, who also had led the union for several years. Interestingly junior Suvarna's wife Sumalatha Suvarna is currently the women's wing present of the union.

As the closed door meeting commenced on Tuesday, a group of Billava community members staged protest outside the venue demanding the leadership change. They also accused Mr Suvarna of disregarding the rules and regulations of the union.

Dozens of community members had arrived from various places of the district including Bantwal, Suratkal and Mulki. When they were not allowed into the meeting room, they raised slogans and even pelted stones, said an unofficial source.

However, police rushed to the spot within a few minutes and brought situation under control.

Later Mr Suvarna, who temporarily stalled the meeting, tried to convince the protesters and urge them not to fight for trivial issues.


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