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Karnataka Bandh Live Updates: Farmers and pro-Kannada groups are observing a state-wide bandh today to protest against Cauvery water release to neighboring Tamil Nadu.
Karnataka Bandh: The Joint Commissioner of Traffic Police in Bangaloru said in a statement that there was unprecedented traffic on Wednesday evening on the outer ring road (ORR) and surrounding areas.
During Karnataka Bandh on Friday, even as several services will not be available during the day, however, hospitals, medical stores, sale of vegetables and grocery shops will remain open during the protest.
Bengaluru Bandh Today: Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have been at loggerheads for decades over the issue of sharing the water of the Cauvery river.
The move comes after the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) granted approval for passenger operations on this stretch. Currently, commuters are required to take feeder bus services provided by the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) to reach KR Puram from Baiyappanhalli.