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Karnataka bandh planned August 13 over Cauvery row
WION··12 Aug
Pro-Kannada groups led by activist Vatal Nagaraj called a statewide Karnataka bandh on August 13 from 6 am to 6 pm over Cauvery water releases and demands on Mekedatu, Mahadayi and Kalasa-Banduri projects. The shutdown is not a government-declared holiday for offices or schools. Transport and shops may face disruption while essential services are expected to keep running.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Commuters on August 13 should expect possible bus, taxi and border delays even if offices stay open.
- Parents should confirm with their school, since KAMS withdrew a blanket closure but left local decisions open.
- Travellers using the Attibele crossing between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu should allow extra time.
What's Happening
- A 12-hour statewide bandh is scheduled for August 13 from 6 am to 6 pm.
- The protest targets Cauvery release decisions and seeks progress on related water projects.
- Schools are broadly expected to remain open after KAMS withdrew its closure call.
What a Non-Official Bandh Changes
- The bandh is organised by pro-Kannada groups, not declared as a state holiday.
- Attibele already saw vehicle stoppages in a precursor protest this week.
- Hotel owners in Bengaluru and Mysuru were specifically appealed to shut for the day.
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