1. Karnataka’s Legislature session continues, with discussion on encroachments and flooding in Bengaluru in focus. Opposition has been attacking the ruling BJP for allowing encroachments and not clearing storm water drains, while ruling BJP is insisting that it is a legacy issue and Congress during its time also failed to act. Meanwhile, encroachment clearance drive continues in rain-hit areas of Bengaluru.
2. Today is Hindi Divas and many Kannada organisations are opposing any move by the State government to celebrate it officially. JDS leader and former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has written to Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai opposing spending tax payers’ money to celebrate the event. Kannada Rakshana Vedike and Kannada Chalavali Vatal Paksha have planned protests today.
3. Meeting of civil society activists will today discuss the current political situation in the country. Swaraj India founder-member and renowned psephologist Yogendra Yadav will address the group followed by a question and answer session. The event is at Darus Salam Building, Queens road, from 12 noon to 4.30 p.m.
