Madikeri, Feb. 8 -- The Kutta to Madikeri "Kodavaame Baalo" foot march, led by the Akhila Kodava Samaja, successfully concluded in Madikeri yesterday.

This peaceful protest aimed to highlight the social, religious, and political challenges faced by the Kodava community while emphasising the need to preserve its distinct traditions and identity.

Under the leadership of the Akhila Kodava Samaja, several Kodava organisations, including the Federation of Kodava Samajas, Kodava Sahitya Academy, United Kodava Organisation, Codava National Council, Kodavamera Kondaata, Jabbhoomi Baalo, Kodava Speaking Native Communities Association, Akhila Kodava Samaja Youth Wing and Kodava Riders Club, extended their support to the cause.

The march, culmina...