<p>Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Saturday issued a fresh warning to pro-Kannada groups, asking them to drop their December 5 statewide bandh plan. </p>.<p>“I’m for Kannada and Kannadigas. I’m ready to do whatever is required for their development. But it’s not right to call for a bandh. People will not appreciate it. I won’t allow any forced bandh anywhere,” Yediyurappa told reporters. </p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/state/top-karnataka-stories/despite-warning-kannada-outfits-to-stage-bandh-opposing-maratha-board-move-917848.html">Despite warning, Kannada outfits to stage bandh opposing Maratha board move</a></strong></p>.<p>Pro-Kannada groups have called for a Karnataka Bandh on December 5 against the establishment of the Maratha Development Corporation. The groups have set a November 30 deadline for the government to withdraw this body. </p>.<p>“I’m observing the burning of effigies and such bad behaviour. We will have to take strict action. Let them protest peacefully, but the government will not tolerate attempts to give it a different turn,” Yediyurappa said, and appealed to pro-Kannada groups for cooperation. </p>.<p>“Our government is honestly trying to do justice to all sections of society. We’re not discriminating. Let them understand this and withdraw their bandh. I request them with folded hands,” Yediyurappa said. </p>
<p>Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Saturday issued a fresh warning to pro-Kannada groups, asking them to drop their December 5 statewide bandh plan. </p>.<p>“I’m for Kannada and Kannadigas. I’m ready to do whatever is required for their development. But it’s not right to call for a bandh. People will not appreciate it. I won’t allow any forced bandh anywhere,” Yediyurappa told reporters. </p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/state/top-karnataka-stories/despite-warning-kannada-outfits-to-stage-bandh-opposing-maratha-board-move-917848.html">Despite warning, Kannada outfits to stage bandh opposing Maratha board move</a></strong></p>.<p>Pro-Kannada groups have called for a Karnataka Bandh on December 5 against the establishment of the Maratha Development Corporation. The groups have set a November 30 deadline for the government to withdraw this body. </p>.<p>“I’m observing the burning of effigies and such bad behaviour. We will have to take strict action. Let them protest peacefully, but the government will not tolerate attempts to give it a different turn,” Yediyurappa said, and appealed to pro-Kannada groups for cooperation. </p>.<p>“Our government is honestly trying to do justice to all sections of society. We’re not discriminating. Let them understand this and withdraw their bandh. I request them with folded hands,” Yediyurappa said. </p>
