On account of Datta Jayanti, the members of Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal organised a bike rally in the town on Saturday.
The rally started from Sri Rama Mandira on I G Road and passed through KEB Circle, Basavanahalli Main Road, Hanumanthappa Circle, A G Road, Azad Park Circle, Kote, Hosamane Layout, Bolarameshwara Temple, NMC Circle, Vijayapura and culminated at Sri Rama Mandira.
The bike riders were wearing a saffron shawl, they carried saffron flags and raised slogans in favour of Sri Rama and Hindutva. A majority of the riders were not wearing helmets.
VHP district secretary Yogish Raj Urs said, “The rally was organised to create awareness on Datta Jayanti.”