The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Actors, writers and 500 individuals support street vendors; demand govt. to implement Street Vendors Act
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The Hindu Bureau
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Over 500 prominent individuals have signed an open letter protesting the eviction of street vendors in Bengaluru. They are calling on the government to implement the Street Vendors Act of 2014 to protect the livelihoods of the urban poor.
Over 500 individuals, including film maker, actor, astrophysicist, writers, senior activists and advocates, have endorsed an open letter initiated by researchers, students and activist, expressing solidarity with street vendors who were evicted from footpaths during Safe Footpath Drive by Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA).
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