more-inSeveral private schools and State government offices are expected to be closed on Thursday owing to the Karnataka bandh called by various organisations against the “Centre’s apathy” towards the Mahadayi dispute. On Tuesday, the Associated Managements of Primary and Secondary Schools in Karnataka sent an advisory to schools that they should remain closed on Thursday and conduct full-day classes on Saturday to compensate. The Karnataka State Government Employees’ Association, which claims to represent more than 6 lakh workers from across the State, has extended support to the bandh. Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce has extended support to the bandh. When asked about the politicking behind the bandh, he said, “When we called the bandh, we called it for all political parties to participate.

Source: The Hindu January 23, 2018 19:41 UTC