<span style="color: #222222;">Karnataka bandh called by Kannada organisations today against the formation of the Maratha Development Corporation received lukewarm response in the State. The police detained Karnataka Rakshana Vedike President Narayana Gowda along with other protesters when they were heading towards the Chief Minister's residence. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Kannada Chaluvali President Vatal Nagaraj was detained at Town Hall in Bengaluru. The bandh had no impact on normal life as city buses, autos and metro services were functioning as usual. Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai has said that people from the State have rejected the bandh call given by Kannada organisations. When asked about the permission to the new year eve celebrations on Brigade road in Bengaluru, he said, as per Covid-19 protocol, decision has to be taken. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Bommai further added that he and Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar will hold talks with Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa regarding night curfew and prevention of crowds at public places during new year's eve celebrations.</span><br />''