Virajpet, Feb. 5 -- Historic Kutta-Madikeri community walk to complete 62.8 kms today

The fourth day of 82-km 'Kodavaame Baalo Padayatra,' a peace march from Kutta to Madikeri, began this morning from Bittangala.

The march, advocating for community's constitutional rights and protection of its unique costumes, customs and traditions, aims to draw the Government's attention to the challenges threatening their existence and security.

The march began on Feb. 2 from Kutta, reaching T. Shettigeri on first day. On Feb. 3, it continued to Ponnampet and on Feb. 4, thousands of participants, dressed in traditional attire, walked from Ponnampet to Bittangala via Gonikoppa. By this evening, they are set to reach Bethri, covering 62.8 kms, before ...