Karnataka Bandh: From Public Transport To Schools, Here’s What’s Open & Closed On March 22

Bengaluru will likely experience disruptions on March 22 as a 12-hour statewide shutdown has been announced across Karnataka. This shutdown will likely impact schools, colleges, banks, public transport, and other utility services, and here’s all you need to know about it.

Bengaluru & Other Karnataka Cities To Shut Down For 12-Hour

According to Hindustan Times, a statewide 12-hour bandh has been announced by various groups in protest against the recent attack on a KSRTC driver in Maharashtra. This shutdown will impact various services in Bengaluru and other cities of Karnataka. Partial closures and transport disruptions are expected throughout the state.

Security has been heightened across Bengaluru and additional forces have been deployed in several areas. These include the Majestic, Town Hall, Mysore Bank Circle, and Freedom Park areas.

Now, if you’re wondering if this will impact bank services in Bengaluru and other cities, then it is to be noted that banks are usually shut on the fourth Saturday of every month. Since it is the fourth Saturday, banks will remain closed across the country. So, bank services won’t be impacted due to the protests but will simply be shut down because of RBI guidelines.

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Here’s What’s Open & Closed

To help you plan your day better on March 22, here’s a list of services that are open and closed in Bengaluru and other Karnataka cities –

1. While there is no official announcement, BMTC and KSRTC services are likely to be affected.
2. Bengaluru metro will function as usual.
3. Private cab and auto services may also see disruption across Bengaluru.
4. Many schools and colleges have declared a holiday on March 22. Parents and students are advised to check with the institutions.
5. According to the Hindustan Times, several markets and shopping areas in Bengaluru like Chickpet, KR Market, and Gandhi Bazaar may also remain shut.
6. All hospitals, medical stores, and essential health services will operate as usual.
7. Flights and trains will run on schedule.
8. All essential services like fuel stations, milk booths, and supermarkets will remain open.
9. Again, while there is no official announcement yet, some malls and multiplexes can remain closed on March 22 in Bengaluru and across Karnataka.
10. All government offices shall remain open.

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Please plan your day keeping all these in mind.

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