'Our Water, Our Right': Karnataka Bandh Over 12,000-Cusec Cauvery Release Sparks Fierce Protests In Mandya, Bengaluru Remains Unaffected | Video
Bengaluru: The Karnataka bandh called by pro-Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj against the release of 12,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu on Thursday evoked a mixed response, with intense protests in Mandya and preventive detentions at several places, while life remained unaffected in major urban centers like Bengaluru and Mysuru. VIDEO | Mandya, Karnataka: Pro-Kannada groups protest…
Karnataka faced a day of intense protests over the release of 12,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu on Thursday. The bandh, called by pro-Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj, saw protesters in Mandya block roads and demand the government defy the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee and Cauvery Water Management Authority orders.
In Bengaluru, life remained unaffected as the city's transport systems and commercial establishments operated normally. Schools, colleges, and the airport handled normal operations. However, police were present to prevent disruptions and maintain security.
Protesters in Mandya and other districts criticized the state's water-sharing decisions, comparing the directives to a "death warrant" for farmers. They demanded Karnataka's protection and a permanent solution to the Cauvery dispute. The government faced pressure from various fronts, with calls for mediation and a scientific water-sharing formula.
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