BJP calls for State bandh today
Bangalore Bureau| It will be observed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m |
Essential services exempted from
the bandh
People urged to protest against Governor's action
BANGALORE: Taking serious exception to Governor H.R. Bhardwaj granting permission to two advocates to prosecute Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa, who is facing corruption charges, the State unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party has called for a Karnataka bandh on Saturday.
Giving the bandh call soon after the Governor announced his decision, president of the State BJP unit K.S. Eshwarappa appealed to the people to protest against the Governor's action through voluntary support to the bandh.
State BJP media in-charge S. Prakash said the bandh would be observed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
He, however, made it clear that essential services such as hospitals, milk supply, etc., would be exempted from the bandh.
Schools, colleges
Minister for Primary and Secondary Education Vishveshwara Hegde Kageri said it was left to the district administration to decide whether to declare a holiday for schools and other educational institutions.
“Officially, we have not declared a holiday. But depending on the situation, the local authorities can take a decision.”
However, BJP sources said schools and colleges would remain closed. Confusion prevailed among the managements of schools and colleges in view of the late-night call for bandh.
Bus services
According to BJP sources, the KSRTC and BMTC would not operate their services. But KSRTC Managing Director Gaurav Gupta said, “We will operate the services. But their continuity will depend on the situation.”
It is quite rare for a ruling party to sponsor a bandh, and in the present instance, it is largely borne out of the Governor's action against the Government, and in particular the Chief Minister.
Additional Director-General of Police A.R. Infant told The Hindu that adequate security arrangements would be made all over the State. “We will deploy sufficient personnel and ensure effective patrolling,” Mr. Infant said.
Meanwhile, violence erupted in ITI Colony in K.R. Puram an hour after the BJP gave a call for bandh. Supporters of BJP councillors gathered near ITI Colony and staged a road blockade protesting against the Governor's action
Courtesy : The Hindu
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