Pro-Kannada activists have called for a state-wide Karnataka band today. However, permission has not been given for the bandh.

Pro-Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj has said they will go-ahead with the December 5 bandh as it is a matter of self-respect for the 6 crore Kannadigas and they do not need permission from the Karnataka government for this.

CM BS Yediyurappa had warned the pro-Kannada activists against the bandh saying there would be no "forced bandh" on December 5. The chief minister had said, "We will take strict action if the forced bandh is called."

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