Bengaluru: Pro-Kannada organizations on Saturday called for a shutdown in Karnataka over the Mekedatu drinking water project issue.
People protesting against Mekedatu Project
The bandh organisers have claimed support of several organisations, including auto drivers, truck operators and owners of petrol bunks, hotels, restaurants and malls, as well as the film industry.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had earlier in his budget speech proposed preparing a detailed project report for construction of the balancing reservoir on upstream of Mekedatu across Cauvery river in Ramanagara district.
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