Congress leaders and activists, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, staged a protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue in Bengaluru against alleged discrimination on drought relief to Karnataka. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi were in Karnataka to campaign for their party’s candidates. The Supreme Court reminded the Centre and Karnataka to resolve the drought relief issue amicably. BJP MLC K.P. Nanjundi resigned. Actor and activist Prakash Raj spoke about the importance of the Constitution. Karnataka celebrated World Book Day. Vocal concerts were held in Karnataka.