Karnataka bandh: Will schools be open tomorrow during shutdown over Cauvery water-sharing row?
Banks, hospitals, pharmacies and public transport and other essential services are likely to remain unaffected during the bandh.
Karnataka is facing a potential bandh on Thursday, August 13, in response to the Cauvery water-sharing dispute with Tamil Nadu. The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) has directed Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days beginning August 12. Karnataka has expressed concern over the decision, threatening a bandh.
However, the Karnataka Associated Management of Schools (KAMS) has later rolled back its call to close schools, citing the impact on academic schedules. Instead, schools are expected to operate as per normal during the bandh. Banks, hospitals, pharmacies and public transport services are likely to remain unaffected. Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has said the state government will protect its farmers and abide by court orders. The Chief Minister will hold a meeting with senior officials to discuss legal action.
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