Karnataka is witnessing a statewide bandh today, led by pro-Kannada groups protesting the release of Cauvery water
The Karnataka Rakshana Vedike has opted out of the bandh
Aug 13, 2026
10:04 am
What's the storyKarnataka is observing a statewide bandh on Thursday from 6:00am to 6:00pm in protest against the Cauvery water dispute.
The bandh was called by Karnataka Okkuta state president Vatal Nagaraj and other pro-Kannada organizations, demanding that the state government stop releasing water.
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