Mysuru: Kodava Samaja, Mysuru, had organised  a preliminary meeting last evening at its premises in Vijayanagar First Stage regarding the protest to be staged in city on Feb. 18 against the proposed Thalassery-Mysuru Railway Line. The protest rally has been organised at J.K. Grounds at 10 am.

On Feb. 18, there will be a procession from J.K. Grounds, passing via Devaraja Urs Road, Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Circle and Railway Station, back to J.K. Grounds. This will be followed by a public meeting where speakers will address. People from Kodagu, Bengaluru, Mandya and other places are expected to participate. B.M. Nanaiah, President, Kodava Samaja, Mysuru, welcomed. J.P. Aiyanna, local convener, gave a detailed presentation on the rally. Samaja Vice-President Prof. K.C. Belliappa, Hon. Secretary M.M. Ponnappa and Hon. Treasurer M.B. Jeevan and were present.

Another meeting will be held on Feb. 10 at 5.30 pm at Kodava Samaja here.