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Kannada groups call for ‘bandh’ on Dec 31 for ban on Maharashtra Ekikarana Samithi

The Federation of Kannada Organisations on Wednesday announced a ‘bandh’ on December 31 demanding a ban on the Maharashtra Ekikarana Samithi (MES) in Karnataka.

Speaking to the media Vatal Nagaraj, a Kannada activist, said that MES is causing unrest in the state by fuelling tension between the Kannadigas and Marathi people.

A bandh will be observed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on December 31, Nagaraj added.

“We are giving a deadline to the Karnataka government to ban MES by December 29 midnight. If they fail to ban, a bandh will be observed across the state. It is a question of self-respect. No one should oppose this bandh,” he said.

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The government should also urge the Central government to impose President’s rule in Maharashtra as Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has failed to rein in elements who are targeting Kannada-speaking people, he added.

Various Kannada organisations have extended support to the bandh. However, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike President, Narayana Gowda said that they don’t support the call for a bandh.

“People have just been recovering from Covid-19 infection. Bandh is not a solution for all problems. We will protest against MES in a different way,” he added.

 

 

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