On Thursday, BJP Mahila Morcha members held a protest march in Belagavi. They demanded strict action against IPS officer Ramachandra Rao, accused of misbehaving with women. They also protested against Congress leader Rajiv Gowda, facing allegations of insulting a woman government officer. Protestors gathered before the Deputy Commissioner’s office, raising slogans against the Congress government. They demanded that Mr. Rao be dismissed from service and Mr. Gowda be arrested. A memorandum with these demands was submitted to the State government via the Deputy Commissioner’s office.