The anti‑SIR rally, slated for Bengaluru’s Freedom Park, will feature a Chappal protest and a People’s Tribunal, according to the CJP’s schedule.
SIR, a controversial scrap‑induction scheme launched by Karnataka in 2024, has drawn fierce opposition from civil‑society groups and industry watchdogs, who claim it disproportionately targets small‑scale recyclers.
The CJP, founded by activist Abhijeet Dipke, has built a coalition of youth organisations and local victims; the addition of Dhruv Rathee is expected to amplify media coverage.
A 42‑year‑old scrap worker from Kalammahalli, who lost his job under SIR, said he hopes the protest will force lawmakers to reconsider the scheme.
Municipal police have deployed extra officers to Freedom Park to manage crowds; organisers urge participants to register online for safety protocols.