Here is all you need to know about June 12 Karnataka Bandh
- Pro-Kannada organisations have called for a Karnataka bandh on June 12
- Their demands including farm loan waiver, PM's intervention in the Mahadayi River water dispute
- Here is the list of organisations supporting the bandh, opposing it and those who have not taken any decision yet
FollowPro-Kannada organisations have called for a Karnataka bandh on June 12 to press for their charter of demands, including farm loan waiver, Prime Minister's intervention in the Mahadayi River water dispute and a permanent solution to the problem of water scarcity in arid areas.
The dawn to dusk bandh has been called by 'Kannada Okoota', an umbrella organisation of Kannada bodies. Their charter of demands among others includes exile of Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) activists from the state for their alleged 'anti-Kannada' activities in Belagavi and farm loan waiver.
Vatal Nagaraj, who heads Kannada Okoota, said in a statement that the bandh is also against Tamil Nadu's opposition to the Mekedatu project across the river Cauvery and proposal to privatise BEML.
Kannada Okoota, which claimed support from several like- minded organisations, said Nagraj would meet office bearers of Karnataka Employers' Association tomorrow to seek their support for the bandh.
The Karnataka government has locked horns with the neighbouring Goa on the larger issue of sharing the Mahadayi River water between both the states.
The Kalasa-Banduri project is being undertaken by Karnataka to improve drinking water supply in the twin cities of Hubballi-Dharwad and the districts of Belagavi and Gadag. The Mahadayi tribunal has asked the states to resolve the issue out of court settlement through negotiations, with or without third party intervention.
Bandh supporters
Dr Raj Fans Club, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (Praveen Shetty faction), Kannada Sene, Karunada Jagruthi Sene, Vatal Nagaraj, Hotel Owners Association, Malls, small shops, Movie theatres, vegetable markets and others have extended their support to the bandh.
No support
Karnataka Yuvashakthi, Karnataka Labourers Welfare Forum, Akhila Bharata Karmika Kriya Hitharakshna Vedike, Karnataka State Kannada Sene and others have not supported the bandh.
Doubtful
BMTC, KSRTC, Autorickshaw Associations, Taxi Associations have are yet to take a decision in this regard.
