Bengaluru Bandh: Pro-Kannada activists call strike successful, set three day deadline for govt
Bengaluru Bandh LIVE Updates: The Karnataka capital has been witnessing a city-wide bandh today in protest of the release of Cauvery water to neighbouring state Tamil Nadu. Farmers, opposition party members and pro-Kannada groups came together to protest. A wider bandh across the state has been called on Friday. The Cauvery river water dispute between the two southern states has been going on for decades. The issue flared up recently after an order from the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) asking Karnataka to release 5000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu....Read More
Now, the CWRC has asked Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs of water everyday from September 28 till October 15. Read more here
Also read: Bengaluru Bandh: ‘Not going to curtail protests,’ says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
The bandh has evoked a partial response as auto drivers, KSRTC, BMTC and other transport corporations ran their operations as per usual. However, schools, colleges and other educational institutions were closed, along with restaurants, shops and other establishments. Bus services were also hit in border districts.
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Bengaluru Bandh Live: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets protesting farmers
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah met the farmers who are protesting near Mandya nd discussed the issue of Cauvery water.
Siddaramaiah said, “On the way from Mysore to Chamarajanagar, she discussed the issue of Cauvery water with the protesting farmers group at Mandya and promised to protect the interest of the country.”
Bengaluru Bandh Live: Pro-Kannada activists call strike successful
'Karnataka Jala Samrakshana Samiti' leader Shanthakumar claimed the bandh was successful. The samiti set a 3-day deadline for the government to announce its decision, failing which it will intensify protests.
City police had taken all adequate security measures to respond to any violent situations that may happen during the protests.
Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda said prohibitory orders under section 144 will be in place across the city from midnight on Monday to midnight on Tuesday.
We are receiving water from Karnataka steadily: TN minister
Tamil Nadu is continuing to receive water from Karnataka and as of today, the state has received 7,000 cusecs of water, state Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan said on Tuesday. Initially, Karnataka provided 2,500 cusecs of water per day and the quantum was increased to 3,000 cusecs per day.
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Cauvery-related protests in K'taka; SC verdict should be binding, says Tamil Nadu
Amid mounting pressure on the Karnataka government against releasing Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu, the latter on Tuesday said the Supreme Court's verdict should be binding, notwithstanding such agitations.
Despite protests in Karnataka capital Bengaluru, the state government was releasing water to its neighbour, TN Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan said.
On the protests in the neighbouring state, the Minister said the Supreme Court’s verdict should be binding.
Karnataka expresses satisfaction over Cauvery regulation body rejecting TN's request
Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday expressed satisfaction over the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) rejecting Tamil Nadu's request for 12,000 cusecs and recommending that Karnataka release 3,000 cusecs of water to the neighbouring state till October 15. The CWRC's recommendation came on the day of the Bengaluru bandh called by farmers and pro-Kannada organisations and backed by the BJP and JD(S), over the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.
Bengaluru Bandh Live Updates: 'DMK is forcing Karnataka govt to release water,' says Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday claimed the Karnataka government released Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu after succumbing to the pressure from the ruling DMK and the INDIA bloc.
He alleged the Siddaramaiah government released the water as the Congress was aware that it could not survive without the MK Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu.
Speaking to reporters here, Chandrasekhar said the BJP would not allow the political pressure to which the "Congress has succumbed" to affect the people of Karnataka and will put up a strong fight.
Bengaluru Bandh Live Updates: Bangalore University postpones its annual convocation
The Bangalore University has announced that the annual convocation event which was scheduled on Friday is postponed due to state wide bandh. Pro-Kannada organisations have called for a Karnataka bandh on Friday as a mark of protest against the Cauvery issue and BU said that a new date will be announced soon.
Bengaluru Bandh Live Updates: ‘Stop doing politics on Cauvery,’ Tejasvi Surya slams Karnataka CM
Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya has attacked Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah for asking PM Modi to intervene into the Cauvery issue and solve it.
In an X post, Tejavsi Surya said, “CM Siddaramiah must stop politicking with an issue as serious as Kaveri. After failing to protect the interests of the State in almost 10 consecutive hearings before CWMA and suffering multiple adverse orders, CM is trying to change goalposts and play politics.”
Bengaluru Bandh Live Updates: Farmers give memorandum to Karnataka govt at Freedom Park
Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy met protesters at Freedom Park and received a memorandum from them. "I have received the memorandum on behalf of the government. I will bring them to the notice of the chief minister," he said. The five-point memorandum includes demands that water is not released from Cauvery to Tamil Nadu, an election commission-like body be put together to assess things during distress years, Mekedatu project be implemented, and cases against farmers and pro-Kannada activists be withdrawn, he said.
Bengaluru Bandh Live Updates: KWCC president Shanthakumar detained at Mysire Bank circle
Amid the protest across Bengaluru on Cauvery issue, a huge rally took place from Bengaluru's Mysuru bank circle. Karnataka Water Conservation Committee president Kurubur Shanthakumar was detained from Mysore Bank Circle and was released at Freedom Park.
Roughly 200 protesters were detained by the Bengaluru on Tuesday across the city.
Bengaluru Bandh Live Updates: Hotel owner issued a notice after dead rat found in food packet
The Joint Commissioner of Police asked Yeshwantpur police to inquire about the private hotel that supplied the food to the personnel. The hotel owner was also issued a notice regarding the issue.
"A case will be registered against the hotel owner. Luckily, the matter came to light beforehand while no one had eaten the dead rat food," said Anucheth.
Further investigation into the matter is underway.
Thanjavur: Pro-Tamil organisation blocks train in protest against Karnataka
Members of Cauvery Urimai Meetpu Kulu staged a 'rail roko' protest in Thanjavur by blocking Cholan Express train, condemning Karnataka government to release Tamil Nadu's share of water in Cauvery river. The protestors were later arrested by the police. (PTI)
Bengaluru Bandh Live Updates: Dead rat found in breakfast served to cops amid strike
In a shocking incident, a dead rat was found in the breakfast served to police assigned on security duty in Bengaluru amid bandh and protests called by farmers over the Cauvery water dispute in the state capital, said officials. (ANI)
Bengaluru Bandh Live Updates: BJP, JD(S) politicising issue, says CM Siddaramaiah
Accusing opposition BJP and JD(S) of politicising the Cauvery row, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday rejected allegations that his government has failed on the issue, and said his administration has never lagged behind in protecting the interests of the state, its people and farmers. (PTI)
Bengaluru Bandh Live Updates: 'No distress formula on Cauvery water dispute,' says Karnataka CM
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah state government has never lagged behind in protecting the interests of the state, its people and farmers. He said, "For us, power is not important, the interests of the people is important. We believe strongly in it." Pointing out that so far there has been no distress formula on sharing Cauvery during drought years, the CM said, "We have been seeking a distress formula. We have been pressuring the Supreme Court on this and before the tribunal also.
Bengaluru Bandh Live Updates: CWRC asks Karnataka to release 3000 cusecs of water everyday from September 28
Cauvery Water Regulation Committee at New Delhi on Tuesday recommended Karnataka to release 3000 cusecs of water everyday at Biligundlu starting from 8am on September 28 to October 15.
Bengaluru Bandh Live Updates: ‘Congress is B team of DMK,’ alleges HD Kumaraswamy
Former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday flayed the Congress government in the state for alleged detention of farmers and Kannada activists participating in the 'bandh' here to protest the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.
The protesters and farmers should be released immediately, he said, adding Cauvery water flow to Tamil Nadu should be stopped.
Bengaluru Bandh Live Updates: TN farmers conduct mock funeral of Karnataka CM
The Tamil Nadu farmers on Tuesday conducted a mock funeral of Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, as a mark of protest against the Karnataka governement. A similar mock funeral for Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin was conducted by pro-Kannada activists in Karanataka's Ramanagara.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said there are no objections for the protest in democracy and said that they must be conducted in a peaceful manner.
Bengaluru Bandh Live Updates: 'No objections but shouldn't make politics,' CM Siddaramaiah
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah said that the opposition should refrain from gaining political mileage through the Cauvery water dispute.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Siddaramaiah said, “We have no objections to any kind of protests or bandh. But there are few people and parties who are making the Cauvery issue political. We all must work for the people of Karnataka and not for self-political gains. There is a Supreme Court verdict against bandh, but we do not want to curtail it.” Read full story
Bengaluru Bandh Live Updates: Over 200 protesters detained
Bengaluru Police have detained more than 200 protesters on Tuesday while they are marching towards Raj Bhavan from the Vidhana Soudha. Various pro-Kannada organistion members including leaders like Vatal Nagraj, Praveen Shetty and others were taken into the custody. Daylong protests against Cauvery water dispute are also planned at Freedom Park, Town hall and other regions.
Bengaluru Bandh Live Updates: Farmers stage half-naked protest
Farmers in Bengaluru staged half-naked protest on Tuesday amid the ongoing Cauvery water-sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. (ANI)
Bengaluru Bandh Live Updates: Cops detain protestors during strike | Watch
Bengaluru police detained protesters during the bandh called by various organisations over the release of the Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. (PTI)
Bengaluru Bandh Live Updates: ‘My party has extended support’, says Deve Gowda
"My party has already extended support for a peaceful 'bandh'," said JD(S) chief HD Deve Gowda on 'Bengaluru bandh' today called by various organisations protesting against the release of the Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. (PTI)
‘We have no objection’: CM Siddaramaiah on bandh
On 'Bengaluru bandh', Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said, "Any bandh can be called, we have no objection to that. Though there is SC verdict, but we won't disturb them, let them call the bandh." He was speaking to reporters in Mysuru. (ANI)
WATCH: Visuals of ‘Bengaluru bandh’
Visuals of 'Bengaluru bandh' called by various organisations protesting against the release of the Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. (PTI)
Crowds gather at Freedom Park; Yediyurappa to join protest at Mysore bank circle
Amid a bandh in Bengaluru on Tuesday, several individuals, farmers andd pro-Kannada groups gathered at Freedom Park in huge numbers, where they held demonstrations and raised slogans. Senior BJP leader and Lingayat strongman BS Yediyurappa also indicated he will join the protest at the Mysore bank circle.
‘No incidents of violence so far’: Bengaluru police commissioner
Bengaluru police commissioner B Dayananada on Tuesday said there have been no violent incidents in the midst of several protests and bandh in Bengaluru over the Cauvery dispute. “No incidents of violence reported so far,” he told Hindustan Times.
WATCH: TN farmers hold dead rats in mouth in protest against Karnataka govt
A group of Tamil Nadu farmers in Tiruchirappalli held dead rats in their mouths in protest against the Karnataka government and demanded the release of Cauvery water to the state. (ANI)
Malls, shops, establishments stay closed today
Some malls in the city have decided to remain shut today in Bengaluru amid a bandh. Many shops and establishments were also seen not functioning as usual in the morning hours. (PTI)
Pro-Kannada activists whisked away by cops from Bengaluru's Town Hall
Several activists of Kannada organisations were whisked away by the police in Bengaluru from the Town Hall, as they were gathered there to stage a protest. Bengaluru top cop B Dayananda had earlier said there is no permission to take our marches and protest outside the Freedom Park. (PTI)
Pro-Kannada group Karnataka Rakshana Vedike protests in Ramanagara | Watch
Members of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike staged a protest in Ramanagara district, where they laid garlands over Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's portrait photograph. The protest is over the release of Cauvery river water from Karnataka to Tamil Nadu. (PTI)
Bengaluru bandh evokes partial response
The Bengaluru bandh called by farmers and Kannada organisations on Tuesday and backed by the BJP and JD(S) in protest against the release of Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu evoked partial response, with most of the public services functioning normally, but fewer people venturing out. (PTI)
Bengaluru's Freedom Park sees farmers' protests | Watch
Farmers' organisation holds protest on Cauvery water sharing issue in Freedom Park, Bengaluru. (ANI)
Security beefed up in Krishnagiri district along TN-Karnataka border
Security personnel have been deployed in Krishnagiri district along the Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border. Bus services from Tamil Nadu towards Karnataka were affected following a 'bandh' called by various pro-Kannada organisations in Bengaluru over the Cauvery water issue. (PTI)
Travel between TN-Karnataka hit amid bandh
As bus services from Tamil Nadu to Karnataka were disrupted, several workers and commuters are facing difficulty traveling. “People are struggling due to strike in Karnataka. Several IT industries are there, so all the people who are workers there are facing problems,” a passenger travelling from Hosur, in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu to Bengaluru in Karnataka, said. (ANI)
Bus services from TN to Karnataka disrupted amid bandh
Bus services from Tamil Nadu towards Karnataka are disrupted amid a 'bandh' called in Bengaluru regarding the Cauvery water issue. Several buses from Tamil Nadu are being stopped at Zuzuvadi in Krishnagiri district of the state. (ANI)
Former CM Kumaraswamy demands release of protestors detained during bandh
HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday wrote on social media, “If Congress leaders can undertake a protest Padayatra violating COVID rules, can't Kannadigas peacefully protest for their lifeline, the Kaveri river? The farmers who were peacefully protesting and have been detained, this is condemnable. Is this the government of Kannadigas? Is it a regime like Stalin's? Whose interests are Kannadigas serving?”
“The protesters, the farmers, must be released immediately. The flow of Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu must not be stopped. The result of the Congress party turning into the 'B' team of the DMK is now clear to Kannadigas in the context of the Cauvery issue,” he further wrote.
Former CM Kumaraswamy hits out at Cong govt for detaining protestors during bandh
Former chief minister and JDS second in command HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday wrote on social media, “On one side, you are doing a march demanding Mekadatu but you are arresting those protesting for Cauvery water. They have been detaining protesters night after night, which is the utmost injustice under the @INCKarnataka government. Is there one justice for Congress in Karnataka and another justice for Kannadigas?”
Bengaluru cops detain Karnataka Jala Samrakshana Samithi Prez
Bengaluru police detained Kurubur Shanthakumar, the president of the Karnataka Jala Samrakshana Samithi. A march was undertaken to Freedom Park in Bengaluru under his leadership, However, police detained him since no permission was taken for the march.
‘No protest or procession is allowed’: Bengaluru cops
As a bandh has been called by various organizations in Bengaluru, DCP central Shekar T Tekkannavar said, "We have made adequate bandobast...as per the order of the commissioner, no protest or procession is allowed...traffic is normal." (ANI)
Bengaluru: Farmers protested river water release to TN by raising slogans
Farmers in Bengaluru protested over Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu. They wore green shawls and raised slogans. Some farmers also laid on the ground to protest the issue. (ANI)
Farmers take out bike rally in Mandya | Watch
Farmers organisations take out bike rally in Malavalli town of Karnataka's Mandya as part of the 'bandh' called by them over the Cauvery water dispute. (PTI)
Hotels, restaurants to be closed today
Restaurants will remain closed in the city today, said President of the Bangalore Hoteliers Association, PC Rao. "It's our duty, we are also supporting the bandh as we are not getting justice for several years," he said. (ANI)
Ola, Uber cabs to ply as usual in Bengaluru today
Cabs will be plying in Bengaluru as per usual today. Ola Uber Drivers and Owners Association president Tanveer Pasha had told reporters that the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), Ola and Uber services will be as usual. (ANI)
Security upped in Bengaluru's Whitefield amid bandh | Watch
Security forces were deployed in large numbers in Bengaluru's Whitefield early on Tuesday morning amid the bandh call to prevent any untoward incidents. (ANI)
Protests planned at Freedom Park, Raj Bhawan, Town Hall today
Bengaluru is likely to see protests at the Freedom Park, Raj Bhawan and Town Hall today, amid bandh. Pro-Kannada organisations are expected to participate. However, Police Commissioner B Dayananada said protests would only be allowed in Freedom Park. Traffic disruptions are likely.
(ANI)
AAP accuses Karnataka govt of betraying people by denying permission for Bengaluru bandh
Karnataka unit of Aam Aadmi Party on Monday accused the Congress-led state government of betraying the people of the state by denying permission for the Bengaluru bandh called on September 26 by farmers' groups and several Pro-Kannada organisations. (ANI)
Bengaluru's Majestic Bus Stop deserted on bandh day | Watch
The Majestic Bus Station in Bengaluru witnessed near to no footfall on bandh day, which contrasted with the crowds it sees daily. Manju, a bus conductor at the bus stop spoke to reporters and said, "As bandh has been called, no commuters are seen in Kempegowda bus stop which is usually one of the busiest bus stops in the state." (ANI)
Auto drivers pledge support to bandh today
An auto driver at Majestic BMTC Bus stop, Bengaluru, Naseer Khan said, "We support the bandh called by various organisations. When the Cauvery water issue comes, we have a very clear stand that Karnataka will not provide water to anyone. Only night drivers are here, autos will not run today, we will support the bandh."
(ANI)
Bengaluru Bandh LIVE: All BMTC routes to be operational as usual
Bengaluru Bandh has been called by various organizations regarding the Cauvery water issue. According to BMTC, all routes of Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation will be operational as usual.