Shops are closed to support Karnataka Bandh call by pro-Kannada organisations at Avenue road, Chickpet, BVK Iyengar road in Bengaluru
Credit: DH Photo/ S K Dinesh
Karnataka Bandh LIVE | Passengers arrive at a bus terminal in Kalaburagi amid pro-Kannada groups' 12-hour statewide bandh
Passengers arrive at a bus terminal in Kalaburagi amid pro-Kannada groups' 12-hour statewide bandh in protest against the alleged assault on a bus conductor in Belagavi for not speaking Marathi.
Karnataka Bandh LIVE | Visuals from Kalaburagi, where Police personnel have been deployed amidst Bandh
Karnataka Bandh LIVE | Autos, cabs may stay off roads; RTC buses to operate as usual
Autos, cabs and other modes of private transport are likely to be disrupted across Karnataka on Saturday due to a 12-hour statewide bandh called by pro-Kannada organisations.
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Karnataka Bandh LIVE | ‘No one should be forced to participate in bandh’: Bengaluru police commissioner
Bengaluru police commissioner B Dayananda on Friday warned of strict action against individuals forcing shops and establishments to close down the shutter, citing calls for a Karnataka bandh on Saturday.
Addressing a press conference, Dayananda said extensive arrangements have been made to ensure law and order in the city is maintained during the bandh. He said that it is against the law to force anyone to participate in the bandh and such acts will attract action from the police.
Dayananda said that the police met with the representatives of the organisations calling for a bandh. The organisations have been instructed to act according to the law, and they will be held responsible for any untoward incident.
“The organisers will have to bear the cost if any property is damaged during the bandh,” Dayananda added.
The top cop said that all inspectors and other police officers have been instructed to make necessary arrangements and supervise the situation on Saturday. Additionally, striking force and home guards will also be roped in for the security measures, according to Dayananda.
Police will also initiate strict measures if organisers call for any rallies or indulge in any act against the law.
Notice to autorickshaw unions
Additionally, police have also issued notices to autorickshaw unions urging them not to take part in any rally or raise slogans. If done, the police have warned of strict action against them.
However, Vatal Nagaraj, who gave a bandh call, has vowed to do a rally from Town Hall despite levying restrictions.
Police will also initiate strict measures if organisers call for any rallies or indulge in any act against law.
-DHNS
Karnataka Bandh LIVE | Visuals from Hassan, where Police personnel have been deployed as a precautionary measure while normal daily activities continue.
Karnataka Bandh LIVE | Rally to start at 11 am, will go from Town Hall to Freedom Park: pro-Kannada activist Ravi Shetty Byndoor
Speaking to reporters, Ravi Shetty Byndoor, Chairman of the Labour Council and a pro-Kannada activist, said, "Government is using the Police to suppress us. Vatal Nagaraj has called for a bandh. For that, many people have voluntarily come forward to go on a bandh. We are here to convince the bus drivers and operators. But they are stopping us. The government is sending us notice after notice. What are we, goons? We will start the rally at 11 am. We will take out the rally from Town Hall to Freedom Park."
Karnataka Bandh LIVE | Hubbali-Dharwad remains unaffected by bandh
Karnataka Bandh LIVE | Bus services and essential services remain operational as usual in Gadag
Bus services and essential services remain operational as usual in Gadag amid the 12-hour bandh called by pro-Kannada organisations. The bandh has been called in protest against the alleged assault on a bus conductor in Belagavi for not speaking Marathi.
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Karnataka Bandh LIVE | Poor response to Karnataka bandh in Belagavi during early hours
The Karnataka bandh call, given in protest to against the assault of NWKRTC conductor over language wars, has received a poor response from the people during the early hours here on Saturday
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Karnataka Bandh LIVE | Pro-Kannada activists protest in Mandya amid the 12-hour bandh called by pro-Kannada organisations
Karnataka Bandh LIVE | Pro-Kannada activists protest in Tumakuru amid the 12-hour bandh called by pro-Kannada organisations
Karnataka Bandh LIVE | Streets remain deserted in Bengaluru following a call by pro-Kannada groups for statewide shutdown
Karnataka Bandh LIVE | Pro-Kannada activists make people shut down shops in Chikkamagaluru amid the 12-hour bandh called by pro-Kannada organisations
Karnataka Bandh LIVE | Kannada activists detained in Belagavi
Activists of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (Shivaramegowda faction), who had been staging protests supporting Karnataka bandh at Channamma Circle in Belagavi, were detained by the police on Saturday.
They raised slogans against MES demanding it be banned.
Police detained them and opened the road for traffic movement.
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Karnataka Bandh LIVE | Bandh receives good response in Mandya, mixed response in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar
State-wide bandh called Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj and supported by few pro-Kannada organisations, received good response in Mandya, mixed response in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar. The bandh was called, condemning the attack on the NWKRTC conductor for asking commuters to speak in Kannada recently.
In Mysuru, pro-Kannada activists protested near the Suburban bus stand and tried to stop the buses. But they were detained and released later. Hotel owners extended moral support to Bandh and opened the hotels as usual. Shops were open and private vehicular movement including autos was also not affected.
Bandh received a good response in the Mandya city area. The bandh was supported by pro-Kannada organisations like Kannada Sene, Kadamba Sene and farmers' organisations. They protested by holding grass near Sanjay circle and took out a bike rally on the streets of the city.
They even stopped a KSRTC bus moving from Bengaluru to Virajpet near Sanjay circle. Many closed shops voluntarily. However, the movement of KSRTC as well as private vehicles was not affected.
Schools also were not closed. The activists urged for implementation of the Mekedaatu project at the downstream of Cauvery basin. They opposed Cauvery fifth stage drinking water project of Bengaluru. Police beefed up security measures.
Few pro-Kannada organisations staged protests by holding placards, throwing tomatoes on the road in Chamarajanagar. The situation was normal in Hassan district. In both districts, Commercial activities were not affected and all shops, and markets were open as usual. Vehicular movement was also not affected. Buses, autos, and private vehicles plied as usual.
-DHNS
Karnataka Bandh LIVE | Police detain Pro-Kannada protestors from Bengaluru's Town Hall and Rajajinagar
Bengaluru police detained over 50 protesters on Saturday who were raising slogans and attempting to start a rally from Town Hall, located in the heart of the city.
The police ferried them to Freedom Park in a BMTC bus. Protesters arrived at Town Hall in groups, but the police intervened, stopping them and taking them to Freedom Park, following orders from Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda.
-DHNS
Karnataka Bandh LIVE | Visuals from Bengaluru's protests
Activists held rally in Karnataka Bandh call by pro-Kannada organisations in Bengaluru on Saturday, 22nd March 2025. The bandh call for the recent assault on a bus crew by pro-Marathi groups in Belagavi, the broader aim is to “uphold Kannadiga pride.
Kannada activists detain by police due to Karnataka Bandh call by pro-Kannada organisations near Town Hall in Bengaluru on Saturday, 22nd March 2025. The bandh call for the recent assault on a bus crew by pro-Marathi groups in Belagavi, the broader aim is to “uphold Kannadiga pride.
Credit: DH Photo/SK Dinesh
Credit: DH Photo/SK Dinesh
Credit: DH Photo/SK Dinesh
Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj detained by police due to Karnataka Bandh call by pro-Kannada organisations near Town Hall in Bengaluru on Saturday, 22nd March 2025. The bandh call for the recent assault on a bus crew by pro-Marathi groups in Belagavi, the broader aim is to “uphold Kannadiga pride.
Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj detain by police due to Karnataka Bandh call by pro-Kannada organisations near Town Hall in Bengaluru on Saturday, 22nd March 2025. The bandh call for the recent assault on a bus crew by pro-Marathi groups in Belagavi, the broader aim is to “uphold Kannadiga pride.
Karnataka Bandh LIVE | Police detain veteran Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj
Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj
Credit: DH Photo/ SK Dinesh
High drama ensued at Town Hall in central Bengaluru when veteran Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj made his entrance alongside producer Sa Ra Govindu, supported by hundreds of protestors who raised slogans against the government and police department.
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