Bengaluru Bandh Ends? But Another Karnataka District Shut Tomorrow, Details Here

Mandya: Following days of shutdown and bandh in the state of Karnataka, the Cauvery water dispute is continuing to escalate despite appeals from authorities. However, the tussle between the state governments on the issue have also supported the people in demonstrating for the demands to assure ample water is being supplied from the Cauvery river.

Deputy Commissioner of Mandya, Dr Kumar informed regarding the latest development in the the Cauvery water dispute. He said, “In view of the bandh called by pro-Kannada organisations, farmer unions and several other organisations tomorrow regarding Cauvery water issue, Section 144 has been imposed in Mandya district and schools and colleges will remain closed tomorrow.”

Bengaluru was shut earlier

Meanwhile, in response to the Karnataka Bandh, all schools and colleges in Bengaluru remained closed, as announced by Deputy Commissioner of Police, B Dayananda, on Thursday. This decision came following the Associated Managements of Schools in Karnataka (KAMS) issuing a statement expressing support for the bandh.

KAMS stated that the closure of schools would be determined by the respective district deputy commissioners, based on the prevailing situation. Additionally, school management has been granted discretion to declare a holiday in the interest of student safety.

(This is a developing story. More details to be added as they arrive.)