Cauvery issue: Bengaluru bandh on Tuesday, IT firms, schools may be affected
PTI. The pro-Kannada organizations even appealed to schools, colleges, shopkeepers, owners of various commercial establishments, factories, companies, and transporters to support their call for a shutdown. On Saturday, the official call for shutdown in Bengaluru was given by farmers and pro-Kannada outfits observing 'Mandya Bandh.' As per details, farmers' leader Kuruburu Shanthakumar appealed to schools, colleges, IT companies, and the film chamber to declare a holiday.
Apart from this, he also sought the state government to convene a special assembly session. Opposition parties, including BJP, JDS, Aam Aadmi Party, and others have also extended their support for the bandh. Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels :rocket: Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights! Click here! Paste this on click here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va91YSeGehEM6oMesj3d President of Ola Uber Driver's and Owner's Association -- Tanveer Pasha -- confirmed their participation in the Bengaluru bandh.
According to expectations, airport cab services are most likely to be affected. However, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) will operate Namma Metro services as usual. Meanwhile, state-run Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) will decide after assessing the law and order situation.
Essential services, including hospitals, nursing homes, medical shops, and government offices will remain open. Reacting to the bandh call on Tuesday, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said, “The state government is committed to protecting the interest of the state. Yet, the opposition parties are giving a political
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