Farmers and pro-Kannada organizations will observe a bandh tomorrow to protest the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, according to Karnataka Bandh Live Updates.
Live updates on the Karnataka Bandh: The entire state of Karnataka is scheduled to observe a strike on September 29, which has been called by farmer groups and pro-Kannada organizations, two days after the Bengaluru Bandh. There will be demonstrations against sending water from the Cauvery River to Tamil Nadu while the state is experiencing a drought. In order to deal with the situation and prevent any law and order difficulties, the Karnataka police intend to deploy additional force around the state.
Vatal Nagaraj, the leader of the pro-Kannada organization Kannada Chaluvali, held steadfast in his demand for a state-wide Bandh on Friday. “The bandh will have universal backing. Our demonstration will be in front of the Raj Bhavan. National thoroughfares and airports will be blocked. Taxis, buses, and other vehicles will support the bandh. Press conference Nagaraj on Monday.
The protesters had already been cautioned by Bengaluru police to refrain from holding protests and annoying city traffic. The pro-Kannada organizations were told to hold their demonstrations solely in Freedom Park and promised to cover all costs in the event that any property was damaged anywhere.
Yet farmers in the Mandya region are persistently criticizing the state administration for giving Tamil Nadu access to Cauvery water. Farmers protested in Mandya on Thursday as well, claiming it was wrong to release water to Tamil Nadu while Karnataka was in trouble.
Normal living could be impacted by the Karnataka bandh on September 29 due to the Cauvery conflict.
As a result of pro-Kannada and farmer organizations calling for a “Karnataka Bandh” on Friday to protest the delivery of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, normal life is likely to be impacted, especially in the southern part of the state.
The statewide dawn-to-dusk shutdown has been called for by “Kannada Okkuta,” an umbrella group for Kannada outfits that includes factions of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, Kannada Chalavali (Vatal Paksha), and several farmers’ bodies.
People from all walks of life will probably take part in the big protest procession that will go from Town Hall to Freedom Park in the city, according to the organizers.
They have declared a bandh for the entirety of Karnataka and stated that they will make an effort to shut down all airports, toll booths, train services, and highways.
The bandh has received backing from the Karnataka hotel, autorickshaw, and hail rider organizations as well as the opposition BJP and JD(S).
“The Ola Uber Drivers and Owners’ Association (OUDOA) and the Autorickshaw Drivers’ Union support the bandh. Tomorrow, we will hold a rally that will travel from Nayandahalli to Freedom Park, its president Tanveer Pasha told PTI.
The bandh was receiving “moral support,” according to a Karnataka State Private Schools’ Association office bearer, who spoke to PTI.
“We have advised the members of our association to exercise caution in regards to the bandh. The office bearer stated, “We have informed our pupils that there is a likelihood that schools may remain closed.
The strike now has the “moral support” of the Bruhath Bangaluru Hotel Association. To decide definitively whether to close the restaurants and diners entirely on Friday, they were, however, holding a meeting.
The State Transport Department has instructed the state transportation enterprises to carry on with business as normal in the interim.
The bandh has the “moral support” of farmers and traders in northern Karnataka, including Ballari, Kalaburagi, Bidar, Bagalkote, Vijayapura, Yadgir, Hubballi-Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, Koppal, and Davangere, but they have pledged not to close their shops.
Meanwhile, a small group of activists protested against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu on Thursday in Mandya, the Cauvery region. The last 15 days have been spent staging agitation.
They said that Tamil Nadu had been treated leniently and that the state administration had not handled the situation effectively.
Tomorrow’s state-wide bandh in Karnataka: What to anticipate
In opposition to the flow of water from the Cauvery River to the neighboring state of Tamil Nadu, the southern state of Karnataka will observe a day-long state-wide bandh on Friday. The bandh was called by the ‘Kannada Okkuta‘, an umbrella group of pro-Kannada organizations, and it follows a bandh in Bengaluru on Tuesday that only received a muted reaction.
Holidays have been issued at all Bengaluru schools and colleges due to the Karnataka bandh.
Live updates on the Karnataka Bandh: The administration in Bengaluru has announced a holiday for the day in all educational institutions in the city as pro-Kannada and farmers’ organizations have called for a “Karnataka Bandh” on Friday to protest the release of Cauvery river water to neighboring Tamil Nadu.
In the best interests of the kids, a holiday has been proclaimed for all schools and institutions in Bengaluru city due to the declaration of the Karnataka bandh by various organizations, according to KA Dayananda, the district deputy commissioner for Bengaluru City.
The matter should be resolved by both governments: actor Shiv Rajkumar from Kannda
Kannada actor Shiv Rajkumar stated that the Cauvery problem must be resolved for the benefit of farmers by the governments of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. He allegedly apparently has plans to take part in a rally tomorrow in Bengaluru.
“A farmer is the backbone of the nation, and our Kaveri is the backbone of the farmer,” he declared. Due to the state’s inadequate rainfall, farmers are already in difficulties. I ask that the two states’ leaders and the court look into every situation and come up with a peaceful resolution.
Karnataka Bandh: What’s open and what’s closed?
State-wide bandh will be observed tomorrow as protests are planned across Karnataka against the state government releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. Here is a full story on what’s open and what’s closed in Karnataka
What’s open and what’s closed during the Karnataka Bandh?
Tomorrow will be a state-wide bandh as protests against the state government’s release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu are organized across Karnataka. Here is a complete list of Karnataka’s open and closing hours.
Arrive three hours early: Akasa Air warns travelers.
Passengers have been informed of tomorrow’s bandh by Akasa Air. Passengers were instructed by the airlines to arrive at Bengaluru Airport at least three hours early.
The bandh declared in Karnataka on September 29, 2023, may have an influence on public transportation options for trips to and from Bengaluru International Airport, according to a statement from Akasa Air. We advise that you allow extra travel time and arrive at the airport at in order to have a smooth trip.
The press conference for actor Siddarath ceased in Bengaluru.
Today’s press conference for actor Siddarth in Bengaluru has been halted by pro-Kannada protesters. A group of demonstrators begged the actor, who is in Bengaluru for the special showing of his movie Chikku, to end the press conference.
When a state is experiencing a water crisis, the protesters claim that it is inappropriate for a Tamil actor to promote his film in Karnataka. The actor left the press conference.
BJP MP Lahar Singh Siroya is optimistic about the Cauvery issue’s resolution.
Lahar Singh Siroya, a Rajya Sabha member for the BJP, claimed on Thursday that he had waited for 48 hours to meet Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin in Chennai in order to inform him of the impending drinking water crisis in Bengaluru, but the meeting never took place.
“My interactions with senior DMK MPs and Tamil Nadu leaders were extremely positive, and they were receptive to the suggestions I made and appeared positive that discussions between Karnataka and TN government would provide a solution,” he said. The MP expressed optimism that a peaceful resolution to the problem could be reached if the chief ministers of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka met and had talks.
Bengaluru’s malls will remain closed.
Tomorrow in Bengaluru, all stores and other businesses will be closed. All areas of the city will observe the Bandh, and the Bengaluru police are likely to enact Section 144, which forbids gatherings of more than five individuals. The heat of protests over the release of Cauvery water is anticipated to hit the nation’s roadways and airports.
Massive protests by Karnataka Rakshana Vedike are held in Bengaluru.
The Cauvery River water crisis prompted a group of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) activists to hold a sizable demonstration against the state’s lawmakers and the Siddaramaiah administration on Thursday in Bengaluru.
The KRV activists yelled “Cauvery Is Ours” in opposition to the river’s water being released to Tamil Nadu.
Ashwini Gowda, president of the KRV Women’s Wing, declared that now is the moment for all Kannadigas to band together and asked that the state-elected MPs speak out on the issue, stand up for the people of Karnataka, or resign from their positions.
Arrive at Bengaluru International Airport at least 2.5 hours prior to departure:
IndiGo IndiGo Airlines instructed the passengers to arrive at the airport at least two hours prior to tomorrow’s departure time.
According to Indigo, the bandh declared in Karnataka on September 29, 2023, may cause travel times to the airport in Bengaluru to be lengthier than usual. We advise showing up at least 2.5 hours and 3.5 hours prior to domestic and international departures.
Vistara cautions motorists about the Karnataka Bandh
Tomorrow’s boarding and deboarding from Bengaluru would be affected by the Karnataka Bandh, according to Vistara airline.
Local transportation may be hampered on September 29, 2023, due to the “Karnataka Bandh.” Customers flying out of Bengaluru are urged to give themselves more time to get to the airport. In a statement, the airline expressed gratitude.
Karnataka Bandh Live Updates: According to Bengaluru police, “lend support but don’t force.”
Police in Bengaluru issued a warning to protesters not to coerce anyone into joining the strike tomorrow. While requesting assistance, the demonstrators are cautioned against engaging in aggressive behavior.
To protest the supply of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, a number of organizations in Karnataka banded together on September 29, 2023. The Supreme Court’s decision prohibiting bandhs in all forms is emphasized by the commissioner of police for Bengaluru. Freedom Park is the only authorized place for protests and rallies. Any organization, though, is free to do so voluntarily and without being coerced. The appropriate protesting group will be responsible for paying any fees if there is any property damage.
Tomorrow, North Karnataka business owners plan to remain open.
The bandh has the “moral support” of farmers and traders in northern Karnataka, including Ballari, Kalaburagi, Bidar, Bagalkote, Vijayapura, Yadgir, Hubballi-Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, Koppal, and Davangere, but they have pledged not to close their shops.
Live updates on the Karnataka Bandh: Ola and Uber drivers will not be operating tomorrow
On September 29, a state-wide bandh will be observed, therefore Ola, Uber, and autorickshaws will not be operating.
“The Ola Uber Drivers and Owners’ Association (OUDOA) and the Autorickshaw Drivers’ Union support the bandh. Tomorrow, we will hold a rally that will travel from Nayandahalli to Freedom Park, its president Tanveer Pasha told PTI.
The Cauvery issue was discussed in live updates for the Karnataka Bandh
The 150-year-old conflict, which was influenced by politics, geography, and hydrology, is now being made worse by the climate issue. The root cause of the unrest in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka is clearly addressed.
Until hoteliers make a final decision, the Karnataka Bandh will continue.
The strike now has the “moral support” of the Bruhath Bangaluru Hotel Association. To decide definitively whether to close the restaurants and diners entirely on Friday, they were, however, holding a meeting.
The associations initially supported the Bengaluru Bandh on Tuesday, but they later indicated that they were withdrawing their support.
Schools offer their ‘ moral support’ to the strike, according to Karnataka Bandh live updates.
According to a representative of the Karnataka State Private Schools’ Association, they are providing the bandh with “moral support.”
“We have advised the members of our association to exercise caution in regards to the bandh. The office bearer stated, “We have informed our pupils that there is a likelihood that schools may remain closed.
Karnataka Bandh Live Updates: The airport in Bengaluru informs travelers of tomorrow’s strike
Tomorrow there will be a state-wide bandh, the Kempegowda International Airport has informed its travelers. Bengaluru Airport issued the following statement in a press release: “Passengers are requested to follow alerts from respective airlines, law enforcement agencies, and media releases for further updates.”
As pro-Kannada organizations urged against blocking the airports and national highways, travel is anticipated to be disrupted.