Belagavi (Karnataka), Dec 9 (PTI) Several protesters, including Karnataka BJP president B Y Vijayendra, were detained on Tuesday as they, along with a large number of farmers, marched towards the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha to protest what they called the Congress government’s "anti-farmer policies".

A massive crowd had gathered at the Malini City Grounds, led by Vijayendra, Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly; R Ashoka, Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council; Chalavadhi Narayanaswamy; and several MLAs, MLCs, and senior party leaders.

The 10-day winter session of the Karnataka Legislature is underway at the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha here, having commenced on December 8.

From the grounds, BJP leaders and farmers began marching towards the Soudha amid heavy police de

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