On May 15, 2026, the Separate Municipal Corporation Struggle Committee in Dharwad, Karnataka, launched the second phase of its agitation for a separate municipal corporation through a campaign named 'Satya Pratipadana.' Residents expressed their frustration with the government's failure to address their demand for bifurcation of the Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) after a recent resolution favored the creation of a Greater HDMC. Protesters staged a symbolic dharna in front of the Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha, voicing their discontent. AICC member Deepak Chinchore accused incumbent MLA Arvind Bellad of betraying the residents by opposing the bifurcation Bill after previously supporting it. The protest drew support from local leaders, including former Mayor Danappa Kabber and members of various organizations, and resulted in traffic disruptions. B.D. Hiremath warned of an indefinite hunger strike if the government did not respond to their demands promptly. The movement, driven by local activists, underscores the community's determination for a separate municipal corporation to facilitate development in Dharwad.