'Karnataka Bandh on 29 September'said Pro-Kannada Activist Vatal Nagaraj

Bengaluru: Pro-Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj has announced a "Akhanda Karnataka Bandh" to be held on September 29, calling for unity among Kannada Sangha organisations. The decision was taken during a meeting led by Vatal Nagaraj, where a consensus was reached regarding the "Karnataka Bandh".

Vatal Nagaraj clarified that he does not intend to impose a two-day shutdown as it would cause serious financial difficulties to his drivers. He emphasised that his support is especially for the September 29 Karnataka bandh organised by a coalition of pro-Kannada organisations.

Addressing the upcoming Karnataka Bandh, Vatal Nagaraj encouraged everyone to participate in solidarity and advocate for the cause of Cauvery from all directions.

On the contrary, he said the Bengaluru bandh was announced without any formal meeting. However, after careful consideration during their recent meeting, it was decided to call for a comprehensive Karnataka bandh, reflecting their rejection of the Bengaluru bandh scheduled for September 26.

Farmer leader Badgalpura Nagendra expressed that there is a consensus in favour of karnataka bandh and mentioned that some groups are planning to shut down on September 26. He further informed that he was approached to support the farmers' union, but decided to hold the rally collectively. Supported the single Karnataka bandh, distancing itself from the Bengaluru bandh scheduled for an earlier date.