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Day before Karnataka bandh, CM Yediyurappa’s ‘call off’ appeal to pro-Kannada groups

Several pro-Kannada outfits have called for a bandh in the state on Saturday against the formation of Maratha Development Authority (MDA). Bengaluru: A day before the proposed bandh in Karnataka, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, on Friday, urged the pro-Kannada organisations not to go ahead with their plan. Several pro-Kannada outfits have called for a bandh in the state on Saturday against the formation of the Maratha Development Authority (MDA). Last month, the Chief Minister had announced the formation of the MDA and earmarked Rs 50 crore for the ''overall development of Maratha people'', a move seen as an attempt to woo Marathas who are dominant in Bidar district’s Basava Kalyan, where Assembly bye-election is due. CM's tries to pacify pro-Kannada outfits Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Yediyurappa said, “I appeal to everyone including Vatal Nagaraj, not to trouble people with Karnataka Bandh. It is not required.” The Chief Minister further said...