Pro-Kannada Activist Vatal Nagaraj announces 'Karnataka Bandh' on September 29
Disapproves of 'Bengaluru Bandh' on September 26"
Bengaluru: Pro-Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj has declared a "Akhand Karnataka bandh" scheduled for September 29, calling for unity among Kannada union organizations. This decision was reached during a meeting led by Vatal Nagaraj, where consensus was reached regarding the "Karnataka Bandh."
Vatal Nagaraj clarified that their intention is not to impose a two-day bandh situation, as it would inflict severe financial hardships on their drivers. He emphasized that their support is exclusively for the Karnataka bandh slated for September 29, organized by a coalition of pro-Kannada organizations.
Addressing the upcoming Karnataka bandh, Vatal Nagaraj encouraged everyone to participate in solidarity and advocate for the cause of Cauvery from all directions.
In contrast, he noted that there had been an announcement for a Bengaluru bandh without a formal meeting. However, after careful consideration during their recent meeting, the decision was made to call for a comprehensive Karnataka bandh, indicating their disapproval of the Bengaluru bandh set for September 26.
Farmer leader Badagalpura Nagendra expressed that there was a consensus in favor of the Karnataka bandh and mentioned that some groups were planning to observe a bandh on September 26. He further conveyed that they had been approached to support the farmers' union but collectively decided to rally behind a single Karnataka bandh while distancing themselves from the Bengaluru bandh scheduled for the earlier date.
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Congress voices concern over safety of minorities in Bangladesh
New Delhi (PTI): The Congress on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the "atmosphere of insecurity" being faced by religious minorities in Bangladesh and the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das.
In a statement, Chairman of the party's Media and Publicity Department Pawan Khera said, "The Indian National Congress expects the government of India to prevail upon the Bangladesh government to take necessary steps and ensure security of life and property of minorities in the country".
"The Indian National Congress expresses its deep concern at the atmosphere of insecurity being faced by religious minorities in Bangladesh. The arrest of the ISCKON monk is the latest example," he said.
A lawyer was killed on Tuesday during clashes between security personnel and followers of Das, who was denied bail and sent to jail by a court in the port city of Chattogram in Bangladesh in a sedition case.
Das, the spokesperson for Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote, was arrested from the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka a day earlier.
India on Tuesday noted with "deep concern" the arrest and denial of bail to the Hindu leader, and urged authorities in the neighbouring country to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and all other minority groups.
Bangladesh reacted sharply to the Ministry of External Affairs statement, saying it was unfounded and stood contrary to the spirit of friendship between the two countries.
In its statement, Dhaka said it does not interfere with the country's judiciary, which is fully independent
