Bandh

Tamil tourists are hesitant to visit Karnataka's tourist destinations due to the Cauvery water dispute and the Karnataka bandh, leading to booking cancellations at resorts. Hotels in Gokarna and Murdeshwar are fully booked due to upcoming holidays, but Tamil tourists remain cautious despite assurances of safety.

In a resounding display of solidarity, former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, has thrown the party's full support behind the state bandh called by various pro-Kannada organizations in protest of the Cauvery water issue. The support from the BJP comes as the Karnataka government grapples with mounting challenges surrounding the contentious Cauvery river waters.
 

Various personalities from the Kannada film industry, including actors, directors, actresses, and producers, have joined the Karnataka bandh in protest of the Cauvery water dispute. A press conference was held at the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce on Crescent Road in Bengaluru to express their support for the protest. The statewide bandh, initiated by pro-Kannada organizations and farmer unions, has seen protests across various parts of Karnataka. Vatal Nagaraj, a pro-Kannada activist, called for this protest. The Sandalwood Actors and Crew board has also backed the bandh and protest, announcing the postponement of all scheduled shootings and no release of Kannada movies on September 29. This protest comes amidst ongoing tensions and disputes related to the release of Cauvery River water to Tamil Nadu.

Photo credit - Veeramani, Suresh, Ravi. Kannadaprabha.

Pro-Kannada organizations and farmer unions led by Vatal Nagaraj organized a statewide Karnataka bandh to protest the diversion of Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu. Nagaraj announced plans to lay siege to the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) dam on October 5 if their demands are not met, emphasizing their determination to halt Cauvery water flow to Tamil Nadu.

Actor Siddharth left a press conference in Bengaluru due to disruptions by pro-Kannada activists. The event was marred by interruptions and protests, leading Siddharth to exit. Actor Prakash Raj later apologized for the incident on behalf of Kannadigas.

A Karnataka Bandh, supported by numerous pro-Kannada and pro-farmer organizations, disrupts daily life amid the Cauvery water dispute. Protests and disruptions are reported in cities like Kolar, Mandya, and Dharwad, leading to flight cancellations. However, the Kodagu district remains relatively unaffected, and critics question the effectiveness of such statewide bandhs.

Karnataka is bracing for a statewide bandh called by pro-Kannada and pro-farmer groups, intensifying the Cauvery water dispute. Over 1900 organizations across the state have pledged support for the bandh, which is expected to impact daily life in various districts, including Bengaluru and Mandya. Transportation services, educational institutions, bars, and restaurants are likely to be affected, with protests, blockades, and demonstrations planned throughout the day. 

A state-wide bandh has been planned on Friday in Karnataka, two days after Bengaluru had a partial closure due to the Cauvery river water dispute with Tamil Nadu. The 'Kannada Okkuta', a conglomerate of pro-Kannada organisations, called for the bandh, which will last for 12 hours from 6 am to 6 pm.

The recent two-day bandh in Karnataka, triggered by protests against releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, is expected to result in significant economic losses estimated at around Rs 4,000 crore. Industry groups like KEA and FKCCI are concerned about the economic impact, hindering the state's recovery efforts post-COVID-19. 
 

Pro-Kannada organizations and farmers in Karnataka have called for a state-wide bandh on September 29, protesting the release of Cauvery River water to Tamil Nadu. The bandh may disrupt train traffic on the Mysuru-Bengaluru route, potentially affecting commuters between the two cities.
 

On September 29, Bengaluru's Namma Metro Purple Line between Kengeri and Mysuru Road will be disrupted for mandatory safety checks on the newly constructed section between Kengeri and Challaghatta metro stations. However, the Green Line services will remain unaffected. The suspension coincides with a Karnataka bandh, and it's uncertain if the metro service will continue on that day.
 

In a scathing critique of the Congress-led government in Karnataka, former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has lambasted the government's approach to the Cauvery river water issue. Kumaraswamy's comments come in the wake of a contentious order issued by the Cauvery Water Control Committee (CWRC) mandating the release of 3,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for the next 18 days.
 

In a move aimed at pressuring the Karnataka state government to halt the diversion of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu during a time of agricultural distress, a coalition of pro-Kannada organizations, led by Vatal Nagaraj, has declared a state bandh scheduled for September 29. This announcement comes just days after a successful Bengaluru bandh led by the same groups.
 

Karnataka witnesses fervent protests over Cauvery River water, culminating in a state-wide bandh on September 29. The film industry joins the cause, with a complete ban on movie-related activities, including screenings and shooting, while two films reschedule their release in solidarity.

Karnataka prepares for a state-wide 'Karnataka bandh' on September 29, protesting the Cauvery River water release to Tamil Nadu. Pro-Kannada groups, backed by thousands of organizations, plan to rally, block highways, shut down the airport, and halt train services during the Bandh.