The Maharashtra Ekikaran Samithi (MES) observed Karnataka Rajyotsava Day as “Black Day”.
A large number of Marathi-speaking people turned to take part in the “silent rally” which moved from various parts of Shahpur area and culminated at Maratha Mandir auditorium, near railway overbridge.
The MES held a meeting and reiterated its demand for transfer of Bidar, Bhalki, Nippani, Belgaum, Karwar and adjoining areas to Maharashtra.
Mayor Kiran Saynak was not seen at the Rally.