Karnataka Bandh on Aug. 13 not for Cauvery alone, says Vatal Nagaraj
Veteran activist Vatal Nagaraj has called for a statewide bandh in Karnataka on August 13 to protest against the government's handling of various irrigation and development projects. He emphasized that the protest is not limited to the Cauvery water dispute but also includes demands for the Kalasa-Banduri and Mekedatu projects.
Why it matters
The call for a statewide strike highlights ongoing regional tensions and the political pressure on the Karnataka government regarding water-sharing and infrastructure development.
Clarifying that the call for a ‘Karnataka Bandh’ on Thursday (August 13) was not limited to the Cauvery water issue, veteran Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj on Tuesday said the bandh was intended to highlight all major irrigation and development issues, including the Kalasa-Banduri and Mekedatu projects.
Speaking to presspersons after participating in a demonstration for the early implementation of the Kalasa Banduri Nala Project at Kittur Chennamma Circle in Hubballi on Tuesday, Mr. Vatal Nagaraj made an appeal to all pro-Kannada organisations, farmers’ leaders, and other organisations to extend their support to the bandh call.
“Cauvery is not the only major issue facing Karnataka. We need to raise our voice on issues concerning Kittur Karnataka, Kalyana Karnataka and coastal Karnataka. We should not treat the issues of different regions of Karnataka separately. Instead, we should adopt a holistic approach and fight for the State’s overall development,” he said.
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