The Kannada Okkuta, a collective representing various Kannada organizations including factions of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, Kannada Chalavali (Vatal Paksha), and farmers groups, has called for a statewide shutdown from dawn to dusk (6am to 6pm).
With the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC)-backed staff participating in the bandh, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (Karnataka SRTC) and Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) services are expected to be affected.
The BJP’s BS Yediyurappa and Basavaraj Bommai have urged the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government to file a review petition before the SC challenging the Sep 21 apex court direction.