Karnataka's Kodavas community to embark on 80 km peace march for cultural and identity protection

The Kodava community will undertake an 80-km peace march from February 2 to 7 to highlight concerns over their dwindling presence and cultural erosion in Kodagu. Factors like migration, inter-caste marriages, and economic-driven voluntary birth control have reduced their numbers and political influence significantly.

Karnataka's Kodavas community to embark on 80 km peace march for cultural and identity protection
The Kodava community will undertake an 80-km peace march from February 2 to 7 to highlight concerns over their dwindling presence and cultural erosion in Kodagu. Factors like migration, inter-caste marriages, and economic-driven voluntary birth control have reduced their numbers and political influence significantly.