Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Journalists in Wanaparthy Rally for Rights, Safety and Welfare
Journalists in Wanaparthy plan to hold a protest on October 2.
The protest is part of a nationwide call by the Indian Journalists Union.
It will take place at Gandhi Chowk.
The journalists want help getting housing plots.
They also want monthly honorariums to be paid.
They are asking for protection from attacks and threats.
G Balavardhan said journalists must stand together.
Local journalist groups asked many people to join the protest.
Pebbair Press Club president G Balavardhan pledged to fight for journalists’ rights, safety and welfare.
The Indian Journalists Union called for ‘Journalists’ Demands Day’ protests on October 2.
The protest in Wanaparthy will be held at Gandhi Chowk, following a call from the TUWJ State unit.
Journalists were urged to participate in large numbers to make the demonstration successful.
Their demands include housing plots, monthly honorariums, and protection from attacks and intimidation.
- Who
- Pebbair Press Club leaders, TUWJ representatives and local journalists.
- What
- A protest called ‘Journalists’ Demands Day’ will be held to demand journalists’ rights, safety and welfare.
- When
- October 2; the announcement was made on Wednesday.
- Where
- Gandhi Chowk in Wanaparthy.
- Why
- To seek long-pending housing plots, monthly honorariums, and protection from attacks and intimidation.
- Event
- ‘Journalists’ Demands Day’ protest
- Date
- October 2
- Location
- Gandhi Chowk, Wanaparthy
- Organising call
- Indian Journalists Union
- Local support
- TUWJ State unit and Pebbair Press Club
- Key demands
- Housing plots, monthly honorariums, and protection from attacks and intimidation