Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Bengaluru Bandh Canceled; Schools in Bengaluru Open, Kodagu Closed
Some small business owners in Bengaluru were worried about new tax rules and planned a day-long shutdown.
They met with the Chief Minister to talk about it.
After the meeting, they decided not to close the city down, so schools and other places will stay open.
However, schools in Kodagu will be closed because of heavy rain.
If you live in other areas that have had a lot of rain, check with your school to see if they will be open.
A city-wide bandh planned in Bengaluru for July 25 was called off.
The bandh was initiated by traders concerned about retrospective taxation from the state commercial tax department.
Traders met with the Karnataka Chief Minister on July 24 to discuss GST rules.
Educational institutions in Bengaluru will remain open on July 25.
Schools and colleges in Kodagu district will be closed due to heavy rainfall.
- Who
- Small-scale traders, the Karnataka Chief Minister, and school authorities.
- What
- The Bengaluru Bandh was canceled, and schools in Kodagu are closed due to rain.
- When
- The bandh was planned for July 25, and the meeting with the Chief Minister took place on July 24.
- Where
- Bengaluru and Kodagu district, Karnataka.
- Why
- The bandh was called off after discussions regarding GST rules, and school closures in Kodagu were due to heavy rain.
Traders
Government
GST Concerns
Traders
Concerned about how GST rules apply to their transactions and potential retrospective taxation.
Government
N/A
- Event
- Bengaluru Bandh
- Planned Date
- July 25
- Called by
- Small-scale traders and vendors
- Reason for Bandh
- Concerns over retrospective taxation
- Outcome
- Bandh canceled
- Schools in Bengaluru
- Open on July 25
- Schools in Kodagu
- Closed on July 25