India, March 21 -- Schools and colleges in Bengaluru will remain open on Saturday despite a bandh called by pro-Kannada organizations, Deputy Commissioner Jagadeesha G confirmed on Friday, Indian Express reported.

The 12-hour statewide bandh, scheduled from 6 am to 6 pm, has been organized to protest against the alleged assault on a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus conductor in Belagavi.

The incident, which reportedly occurred last month, was linked to a dispute over language, with claims that the conductor was targeted for not speaking Marathi.

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Protestors have also raised additional demands, inclu...