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{{Infobox organization
| name = Karnataka Rakshana Vedike
| motto = Kannadave Dharma, Kannadave Satya, Kannadave Nitya
| headquarters = [[Bengaluru]]
| logo = KRV Logo Original.jpg
| logo_caption =
| abbreviation = '''KRV'''
| leader_title = [[President (corporate title)|President]]
| leader_name = Narayana Gowdru
| founder = Narayana Gowdru<br/>Janagere Venkataramaiah
}}
The '''Karnataka Rakshana Vedike''', popularly known as, '''KaRaVe''' and officially as, '''Namma Karnataka Rakshana Vedike''', abbreviated as the '''KRV''' and which literally means, Our Karnataka Protection Forum is an organization which was formally created to spread awareness (educate) the migrants and workers from various parts of India about the Language and culture of Karnataka, India. The organization has more than 6 million (as of 2012) members enrolled from around the world spanning to about 12,000 branches across Karnataka in all [[List of districts of Karnataka|30 districts]] as well as international branches in the US, UK, UAE, Singapore, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia and Malaysia.<ref name="numbers">{{Cite web |url=http://www.karnatakarakshanavedike.org/modes/view/108/karnataka-rakshana-vedike-sanghataneya-vyaapti.html |title=ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಕ್ಷಣಾ ವೇದಿಕೆ - ಸಂಘಟನೆಯ ವ್ಯಾಪ್ತಿ |access-date=26 July 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090618140900/http://karnatakarakshanavedike.org/modes/view/108/karnataka-rakshana-vedike-sanghataneya-vyaapti.html |archive-date=18 June 2009 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

== Agitations ==

=== Belagavi border dispute ===
{{See also|Belgaum and Gokak border dispute}}
The Belagavi border dispute is a dispute involving the [[India]]n states of [[Karnataka]] and [[Maharashtra]]. [[Belagavi]], currently a part of Karnataka and earlier the erstwhile [[Bombay Presidency]], is claimed by Maharashtra on linguistic grounds.
On 11 November 2005, KRV activists daubed [[Belgaum]] Mayor Vijay More's face with black paint(and later surrendered to the police)<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/2005/11/13/stories/2005111316210300.htm The Hindu: Ten Vedike Members Surrender]</ref> in the wake of Belgaum City Corporation (BCC) passing a resolution<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/2005/11/27/stories/2005112704240500.htm The Hindu: Supersession of BCC came as no surprise]</ref><ref>[http://www.hindu.com/2005/11/17/stories/2005111719950100.htm The Hindu: Belgaum corporation: decision today]</ref> to include the district of Belgaum into [[Maharashtra]], a neighbouring state. Upon his return to Belgaum, Vijay More was served with several show-cause notices by the Government of Karnataka and later dissolved the council.<ref>[http://www.frontlineonnet.com/fl2225/stories/20051216007912400.htm Frontline - A dispute revived] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120912201954/http://www.frontlineonnet.com/fl2225/stories/20051216007912400.htm |date=12 September 2012 }}</ref>

Following this incident, in the following year's election, Mrs. Prashanta Budavi, wife of KRV City President Mr. Shantinath Budavi was appointed as mayor of the Belgaum City Corporation. Maharashtra has asked to bring 865 disputed villages including Belgaum under centre's rule until [[Supreme court]]'s final verdict. N.D Patil, head of legal-committee appointed by Maharashtra government said that [[Karnataka]] is intensifying the problem. He added that Marathi people of border region are not able to live with honour and dignity under Karnataka's rule pointing out to the 'unconstitutional' dissolution of Belgaum municipal council and manhandling of Belgaum mayor by Kannada activists at Bangalore.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1324999.cms |title=Bring border region under centre's rule until problem is solved |accessdate=29 October 2006 |date=9 December 2005|publisher=Maharashtra Times |language=mr }} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>

=== Kaveri dispute ===
{{See also|Kaveri River Water Dispute|1991 anti-Tamil violence in Karnataka}}

Within 20 minutes of the release of the Kaveri Tribunal Award, KRV called for a total [[bandh]] (civil strike) in Karnataka. According to the Vedike's claims which were reflected in the press and media, the aim of the bandh was "to make the Centre and the common man realize that the award was not fair to Karnataka." The bandh - originally scheduled for 8 Feb 2007, ultimately happened on 12 February 2007.<ref>[http://www.ibnlive.com/news/karnataka-set-for-monday-blues-shuts-down/33315-3.html Ibnlive.com: Karnataka set for Monday blues, shuts down]</ref> It was completely successful in all the districts of Karnataka.<ref>[http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2007021313660300.htm&date=2007/02/13/&prd=th& The Hindu: Cauvery verdict: bandh total, peaceful in Mysore city]{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>[http://www.blonnet.com/2007/02/13/stories/2007021304051000.htm The Hindu Business Line: Karnataka bandh peaceful]</ref><ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070213/nation.htm#2 The Tribune: Karnataka comes to a halt]</ref>

On 4 May 2007, about 200,000 activists of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (coming from all the 29 districts of Karnataka) and other organizations like the Karnataka Raita Sangha protested in New Delhi against the gazetting of the Kaveri Water Disputes Tribunal Award of 2007. The Vedike presented a memorandum to Prime Minister [[Manmohan Singh]], alleging that historical bias by the colonial British administration against the Kingdom of Mysore was responsible for Karnataka being sidelined in favour of other states like Tamil Nadu.<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/08/stories/2007050810960400.htm The Hindu: Centre urged not to notify final award of Cauvery tribunal]</ref>

===Hogenakkal project===
{{See also|Hogenakkal Integrated Drinking Water Project|Hogenakkal water dispute}}
In 2008, KRV activists protested against the proposed [[Hogenakkal Integrated Drinking Water Project|Hogenakal water supply project]].<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/2008/03/10/stories/2008031057790300.htm Opposition grows against project near Hogenakkal]</ref> by attacking cinema halls screening Tamil movies in Bangalore, and pulling down Tamil movie hoardings and banners. They shouted slogans against [[Tamil Nadu]] and [[M. Karunanidhi]] (the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu).<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/2008/04/01/stories/2008040150010100.htm Stop the work, Tamil Nadu urged]</ref>

The KRV also threatened to burn Tamil Nadu buses in the State, to use force to stall screening of Tamil movies in Bangalore city and forced television cable operators to stop airing Tamil channels as a protest against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi's recent statements on the Hognekkal issue.<ref>[http://www.newkerala.com/one.php?action=fullnews&id=42759 @ NewKerala.Com News, India]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/story.aspx?id=NEWEN20080045482&ch=4%2F1%2F2008%203%3A03%3A00%20PM |title=NDTV.com: Karuna presses for Hogennakal project |access-date=21 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080605141529/http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/story.aspx?id=NEWEN20080045482&ch=4%2F1%2F2008%203%3A03%3A00%20PM |archive-date=5 June 2008 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>[http://sify.com/news/fullstory.php?id=14635947&page=1 Kannada outfits go on a rampage against TN - Sify.com]</ref>

=== Jobs for Kannadigas ===
Implementation of Dr. Sarojini Mahishi Report in Karnataka, which recommends job reservations for Kannadigas in government departments, public sector units and even in the private sector,<ref>[http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?203179 For Kannadigas Only]</ref> has been one of the major demands of Vedike. It continues to protest against the non-implementation of the report.<ref>[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/09/28/stories/2005092801151900.htm The Hindu Business Line: Pro-Kannada activists demand more jobs for locals in IT sector]</ref><ref>[http://www.hindu.com/2007/04/17/stories/2007041708450500.htm The Hindu: `Rasta roko' hits vehicle movement]</ref>

==== Reservations at HAL ====
On 8 July 2011 Karnataka Rakshana Vedike members staged a protest<ref>[http://www.pics4news.com/daily_news_photo/46561/Karnataka_Rakshana_Vedike_Protest.html Karnataka Rakshana Vedike Protest]</ref> at [[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited]] (HAL) premises demanding reservation for Kannadigas as per the [[official language]] policy applicable to all union Government organizations.<ref>[http://ibnlive.in.com/news/kda-tells-hal-to-follow-official-language-policy/167234-60-115.html New Indian Express - KDA tells HAL to follow official language policy]</ref><ref>[http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RWbYSi1FQx8/ThwEiIg-vPI/AAAAAAAADL4/IFQCCKcTi5w/s1600/sanjevaani_news.png Sanjevani - ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರ ನೇಮಕಾತಿ ಒತ್ತಾಯಿಸಿ ಕರವೇ ಕಾಲ್ನಡಿಗ ಜಾಥಾ]</ref> Following this, Kannada Development Authority (KDA) chairperson [[Mukhyamantri Chandru]] also met with HAL officials and insisted on implementing Dr. Sarojini Mahishi report which recommends 100 percent reservation to locals for 'C' and 'D' category posts.<ref>[http://thatskannada.oneindia.in/news/2011/07/13/hal-jobs-quota-to-kannadigas-kda-mm-chandru-karave-aid0039.html ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರಿಗೆ ಮೀಸಲಾತಿ ನೀಡಲು ಎಚ್ ಎಎಲ್ ಒಪ್ಪಿಗೆ]</ref> HAL's HR executive director cited ignorance of the fact that even [[Government-owned corporation|Central Government organizations]] had to conform to the report's recommendations and assured them of appointing Kannadigas to all of the 677 openings. Besides this, they were also presented facts that 11,262 people of its 15,162 workforce in [[Bangalore|Bengaluru]] consisted of Kannadigas.<ref>[http://www.deccanherald.com/content/175831/hal-provide-quota-kannadigas-appointments.html Deccan Herald - HAL to provide quota for Kannadigas in appointments]</ref>

=== Kannada's supremacy in Karnataka ===

==== Protest against English ====
KRV has vehemently opposed what it calls as the imposition of English in Karnataka.<ref>[https://archive.today/20120908111949/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2006111218650300.htm&date=2006/11/12/&prd=th& The Hindu: Kannada activists deface English signboards]</ref> There have been incidents of the Vedike activists blackening English signboards in Karnataka (especially [[Bengaluru]])<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/2006/11/12/stories/2006111212430300.htm The Hindu: Activists blacken signboards]</ref> as protest against the non-conformance of commercial establishments with the Govt. of Karnataka rule that all signboards in Karnataka need to have Kannada more prominent than any other language. The Karnataka Shops & Commercial Establishments Act, 1961, under Rule 24-A states that ''the name board of every establishment shall be in Kannada and if any other language is used, it should be below the Kannada version''.<ref>[http://labour.kar.nic.in/labour/karshopscommercial-1961.htm The Karnataka Shops & Commercial Establishments Act, 1961. (State Act w.e.f. 1-3-62)]</ref> [[Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike]]](Greater Bangalore Municipal Corporation) ] also issued [[notice]]s to establishments that do not comply to this rule may have their licenses revoked.<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_flaunt-kannada-or-lose-licence_1270988 Flaunt Kannada or lose licence]</ref>

==== Hindi imposition protest ====

In 2006, KRV held an "Anti Hindi-imposition conference" at Yavanika, Bengaluru, on 14 September, which is celebrated as ''[[Hindi]] Divas'' ("Hindi Day") in Central government institutions of India. The aim of the conference was to discuss plans for countering the imposition of Hindi on Kannadigas and the Central Government's Rajbhasha policy.

The conference was attended by K. Rajkumar, Ashok Doddameti, and chaired by T. A. Narayana Gowda.

T. A. Narayana Gowda vehemently opposed this in his speech, and declared that this imposed feeling of inferiority is fatal for the future of Kannadigas. The conference passed a resolution to "celebrate" 14 Sept as ''"Anti Hindi-imposition day"'' every year. Twenty-five Vedike activists were arrested on this day for ransacking the office of All India Radio for airing Hindi programmes in lieu of the usual Kannada programmes even after requests against the same.<ref>[http://news.oneindia.in/2006/09/14/air-station-attacked-by-kannada-activists-1158258907.html Oneindia.in: AIR station attacked by Kannada activists]</ref>

====Assault on doctors for not speaking in Kannada====

'''Karnataka state Govt has made it mandatory for all doctors who are practicing in Karnataka to lean and speak Kannada language''' in order to help them serve the patients better.
Verbal assault and quarrel started between Doctors at Minto Hospital '''headed by Dr Sujatha Rathod (Director Minto Hospital)''' and the victim's family, when one of the patients '''lost their sight during an eye operation''' due to negligence caused by migrant student doctors and other senior doctors who could not communicate properly in Kannada with the patient(victim who lost their sight during the eye operation).

Allegations on Kannada Rakshana vedike:

A mob led by Ashwini gowda attacked female doctors at Minto hospital for not speaking in Kannada. This led to state wide protests by doctors. Finally 12 members were arrested and released on bail.<ref>https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/krv-members-allegedly-assault-bengaluru-hospital-doctor-not-speaking-kannada-111621</ref><ref>https://www.republicworld.com/india-news/general-news/doctors-and-karnataka-rakshana-vedike-protest-against-each-other.html</ref><ref>https://www.deccanherald.com/state/top-karnataka-stories/karnataka-rakshana-vedike-activists-surrender-774456.html</ref>

==External links ==
* [http://www.karnatakarakshanavedike.org Official Website of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike]

==References==
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