Holiday Declared in Bengaluru Schools on September 26 Due to Cauvery Water Dispute

Different groups, including farmers and pro-Kannada associations, have declared a Bengaluru citywide shutdown on September 26. This protest is against the Karnataka government’s choice to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. Karnataka’s Education Minister, BC Nagesh, announced this shutdown, prioritizing the safety of students and teachers. We encourage parents to keep their children at home and minimize travel due to the expected disruptions caused by the statewide strike. As this will affect transportation and essential services in Bengaluru.

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Shutdown Planned Over Cauvery

Various organizations, including farmers and pro-Kannada groups, have planned a citywide shutdown in Bengaluru on September 26, from 6 am to 6 pm. They are expressing their dissent against the Karnataka government’s decision to allocate Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. The protest aims to emphasize their demand for the government to reconsider its stance on the water-sharing issue.

On September 25, 2023, BC Nagesh, Karnataka’s Minister for Primary and Secondary Education, revealed details about the planned Bengaluru city shutdown set for September 26. Minister Nagesh emphasized that concerns for the well-being of students and teachers motivated the decision to announce the shutdown.

Precautions for Parents During Bengaluru Shutdown

Parents are strongly recommend that they keep their children at home on September 26, 2023, and minimize unnecessary travel. The upcoming statewide bandh on this date is expected to have a significant impact on transportation and essential services in Bengaluru. Therefore, we strongly advise parents to proactively ensure the safety, well-being, and comfort of their children during this period of disruption.

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