The bandh call given by pro-Kannada organisations to protest against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu evoked good response in Hubballi-Dharwad with the central business districts remaining completely shut. Normal life was affected as buses run by State Road Transport Corporation as well as private-carrier Bendre Transport Service remained suspended. As most of the organisations had extended support to the bandh call, including the auto rickshaw drivers associations, roads were empty in the central business district. The protestors took out marches, led by various organisations including that of lawyers and even by political parties like JD(S) and BJP. The landmark Kittur Chennamma Circle in Hubballi witnessed demonstrations.

Source: The Hindu September 09, 2016 07:18 UTC