Sex workers rally against amendments to act

Mysore, Aug 29 (UNI) Ashodya a sex workers organisations today took out a rally in the city against the proposed amendments to the Immoral Trafficking (Prevention) Act.

The members of the organisations took out a rally through the main streets. The members wore black bands on their arm and carried banners and placards bearing slogans expressing their views on the proposed amendments.

More then 100 sex workers participate in the protest and demanded that the government should take all necessary measures to protect their interest which will be hit hard due to the amendments.

"We are horrified to know through media reports that Union Women and Child Welfare Department has decided send proposal for amendments to the Union cabinet against the interests of the sex workers. This is going to take away our livelihood," said Rathnamma, President of the Ashodya.

Later they submitted memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner.

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