Karnataka Bandh Today August 10
Kannada activists have announced a one-day shutdown of the Attibele border crossing between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu today, starting at 11 a.m. This action is a preview of a larger statewide shutdown planned for August 13. The main goal is to draw attention to ongoing grievances related to the Mekedatu, Mahadayi, and Kalasa Bandhuri projects.
Veteran activist Vatal Nagaraj, who organized the event, stated that no vehicles from either state will be allowed to cross at this border point. The shutdown is a two-way stop, and commuters, freight operators, and interstate travelers should expect delays or be turned back. Nagaraj claims over 2,000 pro-Kannada organizations are backing the shutdown, with that number expected to rise to 3,000 by the 13th.
He also asked hotel owners in Bengaluru and Mysuru to stay closed on August 13. Despite an appeal from Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Nagaraj has rejected calls to cancel the shutdown. The situation has been further complicated by Nagaraj's condition for allowing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Joseph to visit Karnataka - support for the Mekedatu project or face a similar border closure.
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