Bengaluru band newest updates: ‘Karnataka Jala Samrakshana Samiti’, umbrella outfit of farmers’ associations, has known as Tuesday’s Bengaluru bandh amid ongoing protests over Cauvery river water concern.
Ahead of the statewide Karnataka bandh on September 29, a Bengaluru bandh has been known as on Tuesday amid ongoing protests throughout the state in opposition to releasing Cauvery river water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu.
With two bandhs introduced, there’s confusion round whether or not companies shall be obtainable and which shutdown is supported by whom.
What’s open, what’s closed for Bengaluru bandh: Here’s all you need to know:
Directions from metropolis authorities: All prohibitory orders beneath part 144 shall be in place throughout Bengaluru from midnight Monday to midnight Tuesday within the wake of bandh, Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda mentioned. City officers have mentioned that police have taken all enough safety measures to be sure that no untoward incident takes place. Around 100 platoons have been deployed throughout the town.
Metro: Metro companies unlikely to be affected by the bandh name and may proceed to operate usually.
Schools, Colleges: A vacation was declared for all colleges and schools within the metropolis on Tuesday by Bengaluru Urban district Deputy Commissioner Dayananda KA. Most non-public colleges and schools throughout Karnataka are shut on Tuesday.
Restaurants, resorts: The Hotel Owner’s Association determined to withdraw assist for the Bengaluru bandh on Tuesday, citing confusion. It mentioned all resorts and eating places shall be open.
Taxi companies: The Ola-Uber Drivers’ Association has prolonged full assist for the September 29 Karnataka bandh however mentioned they gained’t be supporting the Tuesday bandh. However, associations and unions working autos and taxis have prolonged their full assist for at this time’s bandh name. KSRTC Staff and Workers’ Federation requested Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) workers not to carry out any buses from depots from daybreak to nightfall (6 am to 6 pm) on Tuesday.
Who has known as the bandh?
The name for Tuesday’s Bengaluru shutdown was given by the ‘Karnataka Jala Samrakshana Samiti’, an umbrella outfit of farmers’ associations and different organisations led by farmer chief Kuruburu Shanthakumar. It was adopted by the announcement of the September 29 Karnataka bandh on Monday, beneath the banner ‘Kannada Okkuta’ led by Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj.
Who is supporting Tuesday’s Bengaluru bandh?
JD(S) is supporting Tuesday’s bandh, H D Kumaraswamy mentioned.
BJP chief B S Yediyurappa additionally prolonged cooperation to the Bengaluru bandh.
(Inputs from PTI)
