Belagavi Kannada Organisations to Skip Karnataka Bandh, Opt for Separate Protest
Kannada organisations in Belagavi have decided not to participate in the 'Karnataka bandh' called for Thursday. They will, however, provide moral support for the cause, which opposes the release of Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu.
Key takeaways
- Kannada organisations in Belagavi will not support the statewide bandh on Thursday.
- The bandh was called to protest the release of Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu.
- Organisations will provide moral support but will not participate directly in the bandh.
- A separate protest is planned to demand faster approval for the Mahadayi project.
Kannada organisations based in Belagavi have announced they will not observe the statewide bandh scheduled for Thursday. The bandh was called by Vatal Nagaraj and other leaders to protest against the release of water from the Cauvery river to Tamil Nadu.
What Happened
Following a meeting in Belagavi on Wednesday, leaders from various Kannada organisations, including the Kittur Karnataka Sene, reached a consensus not to support the bandh. While declining to participate directly, these groups stated they would offer moral support to the cause.
Background
Some leaders at the meeting noted that while the Mahadayi project was initially proposed to be part of the bandh's demands during Mr. Nagaraj's visit to Belagavi, it was excluded in subsequent discussions. Separately, these organisations plan to hold a protest advocating for the expedited approval of the Mahadayi project.
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