Karnataka Bandh latest news: Amid simmering Cauvery standoff between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, another statewide shutdown has been called by pro-Kannada organisations on September 29. The school authorities, in regard to ‘bandh’, have decided to shut the schools and college premises for the entire day on Friday. The Kannada Chaluvali group has been protesting against the Karnataka government’s decision of releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.
According to some media reports, the Associated Management of Primary and Secondary Schools in Karnataka (KAMS) officially offered support for the bandh and limited classes for students. However, private schools are allowed to hold online classes so learning doesn’t get hindered in the political turmoil in the state.
The statewide bandh will be held to protest the transfer of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. On September 29, 2023, cab services like Ola and Uber will remain suspended in solidarity with the bandh. As a result, people will find it more challenging to commute.
Schools and universities will announce closure only after an official announcement. Even some private institutions are going to provide classes online during this time. For updates on the closure, parents and children are recommended to contact the school administration. The general secretary of KAMS said, “The schools are free to decide, but I feel it is not a fair decision. Instead, they can conduct full-day classes on Saturday and Sunday.”
Bangalore University has postponed its 58th annual convocation over the Cauvery water dispute which was scheduled on September 29, Friday. Additionally, other public spaces like malls, theater, food outlets and hotels have decided to support the bandh. Many National Highways have also been blocked for the second ‘Karnataka bandh’.
After the successful attempt of ‘Karnataka Bandh’ on September 26, the protestors and activists have called another bandh in the state. Bengaluru witnessed protest on Wednesday when the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) authorised the release of 5,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days.