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Pro-Kannada Groups Announce Karnataka Bandh on Aug 13 Over Cauvery Water Row
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 01 Aug 2026, 03:36 AM
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Pro-Kannada groups have called for a statewide bandh on August 13 to protest the release of Cauvery water, urging the Karnataka government to address the water‑distribution dispute with Tamil Nadu.
Pro-Kannada groups have announced a bandh across Karnataka on August 13, demanding that the state government take stronger action over the Cauvery water release row with Tamil Nadu. The bandh is intended to pressure authorities to resolve the long‑standing dispute over water allocation from the Cauvery River.
The call for a statewide shutdown comes amid growing frustration among Karnataka farmers and residents who feel that the current water distribution arrangements are unfair. Protesters plan to block major roads, halt public transport and suspend school and college operations.
The Karnataka government has yet to respond formally to the bandh call. However, officials have indicated that they will engage in dialogue with the aggrieved parties to find a mutually acceptable solution.
The bandh is expected to disrupt daily life in major cities such as Bangalore, Mysore and Hubli, with traffic snarls and temporary closures of key transport hubs. Local businesses and commuters are advised to stay updated on official announcements.
The call for a statewide shutdown comes amid growing frustration among Karnataka farmers and residents who feel that the current water distribution arrangements are unfair. Protesters plan to block major roads, halt public transport and suspend school and college operations.
The Karnataka government has yet to respond formally to the bandh call. However, officials have indicated that they will engage in dialogue with the aggrieved parties to find a mutually acceptable solution.
The bandh is expected to disrupt daily life in major cities such as Bangalore, Mysore and Hubli, with traffic snarls and temporary closures of key transport hubs. Local businesses and commuters are advised to stay updated on official announcements.