Karnataka Bandh LIVE: Bengaluru will witness a statewide bandh on Saturday, March 22 after the pro-Kannada organisations called for a 12-hour shutdown from 6 am to 6 pm.
The pro-Kannada organisations called for the bandh to protest against the recent attack on a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) driver in Maharashtra’s Belagavi for not knowing Marathi.
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Reportedly, Bengaluru police will deploy additional personnel in areas such as Majestic, Town Hall, Mysore Bank Circle, and Freedom Park where protests are expected to take place.
What’s closed in Karnataka?
Private cabs services including Ola and Uber, and autorickshaws will not operate on Saturday. Shopping centres, local shops, and markets in places like Gandhi Bazaar, KR Market, and Chickpet are likely to be closed.
What’s open in Karnataka?
Metro services will operate normally. All medical facilities, including pharmacies and hospitals, will also function as usual.
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Karnataka Bandh LIVE: Private cabs services including Ola and Uber, and autorickshaws will not operate today.
