Most of the outlets, enterprise institutions, and eateries in Cauvery basin districts comparable to Mandya in the southern half of the State downed their shutters. Private autos had been off the roads in these areas.
The Karnataka bandh known as by the ‘Kannada Okkoota’ to oppose the discharge of water to Tamil Nadu obtained an excellent response in Bengaluru and different southern parts of the State on Friday, disrupting normal life.
Authorities have clamped prohibitory orders below Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code in Bengaluru Urban, Mandya, Mysuru, Chamarajanagara, Ramanagara, and Hassan districts, and declared a vacation for faculties and schools there.
‘Kannada Okkoota’ is an umbrella organsation of Kannada and farmers’ outfits. A Bengaluru bandh was noticed for a similar motive on Tuesday.
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Most of the outlets, enterprise institutions, and eateries in Cauvery basin districts comparable to Mandya in the southern half of the State downed their shutters. Private autos had been off the roads in these areas.
The state-owned transport companies operated only a few buses in the southern districts fearing a backlash.
The bandh evoked a blended response in different areas of the State.
Protestors set fireplace to a portrait of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Ok Stalin in the district headquarters city of Chitradurga.
The Kannada movie trade has prolonged help to the bandh.
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Theatres throughout the State have cancelled exhibits until night, with the Karnataka Film Exhibitors Association backing the bandh.
Most of the knowledge know-how firms and different corporations in Bengaluru have requested their staff to work at home.
Key market areas in Bengaluru comparable to Chikpet, Balepet, and adjoining enterprise areas wore a abandoned look.
The Auto Rickshaw Drivers Union and Ola Uber Drivers and Owners Associations have prolonged their help to the bandh.
