Karnataka Bandh: Karnataka Bandh has been called by Kannada Okkoota, an umbrella organisation of Kannada and farmers outfits, to oppose the release of water to Tamil Nadu.
The Amir-E-Shariat of Karnataka, Maulana Sagir Ahmad Khan Rashadi, on Wednesday gave a call for a state-wide bandh on Thursday, which has been supported by hundreds of organisations across the southern state.
After the protests amid the Hijab controversy turned violent, the Karnataka Chief Minister has ordered the schools and colleges to remain closed for the next 3 days.