Karnataka Bandh Concludes Peacefully After Protests Over Belagavi Incident

The 12-hour bandh, called by pro-Kannada groups, highlighted long-standing linguistic tensions but saw limited impact due to government opposition and ongoing exams.

• The bandh was organized by Kannada Okkuta to protest the alleged assault on a KSRTC bus conductor in Belagavi for not speaking Marathi.
• The Karnataka government, led by Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, opposed the bandh, citing its disruptive potential for ongoing board exams and public services.
• Essential services, including hospitals, metro services, and pharmacies, operated normally, while transport disruptions affected commuters.
• Security forces were deployed statewide to ensure law and order, with no major incidents reported during the bandh.
• Limited support from prominent Kannada organizations and the government's opposition contributed to the bandh's reduced impact.

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