Karnataka Bandh: KSRTC, BMTC not operate, Know what’s open and what’s closed

Karnataka Bandh: Karnataka is all set to observe a statewide bandh on Saturday, March 22. It is reported that around 3,000 pro-Kannada organizations will lead the protest on Saturday. Karnataka Bandh: KSRTC, BMTC not operate, Know what’s open and what’s closed.

A statewide bandh may be observed on Saturday, March 22 from 6 am to 6 pm. The Karnataka bandh was called after a group of Marathi youth attacked bus conductor Mahadev near Sulebhavi-Balekundri in Belgaum on February 21.

The conductor reportedly told a passenger to speak in Kannada, which increased tensions. The protest will be led by Kannada Chaluvali Vatal Party president Vatal Nagaraj.

According to South First, Nagaraj has put forward some demands before the state government, which are:

Ban on Maharashtra Ekikarana Samiti for anti-Kannada activities and harassment of Kannadigas.

Opposition to Hindi learning and its imposition in Karnataka.

Immediate implementation of Kalasa Banduri and Mahadayi project and development of North Karnataka region.

Opposition to the Central Government for not providing an accurate GST share and sufficient funds to Karnataka in the Central Budget.

Karnataka bandh: What’s open, what’s closed?

While essential services like hospitals, milk supply, and metro will operate, taxis, BMTC buses, and cinemas will be shut. Schools will remain open for exams.

What’s open:

1. Metro services are expected to function as usual.

2. Hotels and restaurants will be open across Bengaluru.

3. Milk supply will also not be disrupted.

4. Hospital and medical services, including pharmacies, will be open.

5. Hotel and food industry will not shut down

What’s closed:

1. BMTC buses and KSRTC services “will not operate from 6 am to 6 pm on 22 March,” the president of KSRTC drivers union told South First

2. Ola, Uber taxis and autos; no services of taxis across Bengaluru

3. Cinema theatres and film are likely to be shut.

4. Banks

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said the state government will not encourage a bandh and the administration will hold talks with pro-Kannada organisations that have called for a statewide bandh on March 22.

Also Read: Karnataka Bandh School, college holiday: Education minister statement