Karnataka bandh on March 22: Why Bengaluru and other cities will witness a 12-hour statewide shutdown between 6am and 6pm

Karnataka bandh on March 22 Reason: A 12-hour Karnataka bandh has been announced by Kannada Okkoota on March 22. The bandh protests an alleged assault on a KSRTC bus conductor by pro-Marathi groups in Belagavi. Bus services, Ola, Uber, auto-rickshaw services, and the hotel and film industry are likely to be affected. The bandh also raises concerns for students as it coincides with exams.