The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti (RBSS) declared a Bharat Bandh on August 21, 2024, in opposition to the Supreme Court's decision regarding reservations for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). The decision allowed the creation of subcategories within these groups, that would lessen the benefits that most marginalised people receive from reservations.
What is Bharat Bandh?
In India, a Bharat Bandh is often known as a nationwide shutdown. It is a common form of civil disobedience used to express opposition to laws or policies made by the government. It involves different segments of society giving up their jobs or other activities voluntarily, which causes a temporary halt to normal life.
Bharat Bandh Today in Delhi
Despite the nationwide Bharat Bandh called today, Delhi appears to be functioning normally. There have been no official announcements of disruptions to public transport services from official Twitter accounts, and the Delhi Police has not reported any major disruptions.
Government institutions and private offices are also operating as usual.
.@CP_Noida के निर्देशन में @jtcpnoida द्वारा उच्चाधिकारीगण व पुलिस बल के साथ भारत बंद आह्वान पर नोएडा जोन क्षेत्रांतर्गत सुरक्षा एवं कानून व्यवस्था के दृष्टिगत पैदल मार्च किया गया व ड्यूटीरत पुलिसकर्मियों को आवश्यक दिशा-निर्देश दिए गए। pic.twitter.com/6OSAgi2iSV
— POLICE COMMISSIONERATE GAUTAM BUDDH NAGAR (@noidapolice) August 21, 2024
21st August 2024 Bharat Bandh in Punjab
In addition to Delhi, Punjab has also remained largely unaffected by the Bharat Bandh appeal. As of now, there have been no official announcements from the government or statements from the Punjab Police indicating any disruption or special measures in response to the bandh. Daily life in Punjab continues as usual, with both the government and private sectors operating smoothly. Businesses, schools, and public transportation services are functioning without interruption.
Bharat Bandh 21 August Status in Karnataka
Karnataka may experience some disruptions during the Bharat Bandh strike as peaceful protests are underway, which could impact daily life and public transportation. However, necessary measures have been implemented to minimise any inconvenience and ensure the situation remains as smooth as possible.
Bharat Bandh 21 August in Gwalior
District officials and police in Gwalior have ramped up security measures in response to protest calls by the Bahujan Samaj Party and Bhim Sena. Police patrols are active throughout the area, with barricades in place and drone cameras deployed to ensure the district's safety and maintain order.
#WATCH | Police Vehicles, Barricades And Lesser Crowd Spotted On Roads In Gwalior As SC-ST Communities Declare 'Bharat Bandh'#MPNews #MadhyaPradesh pic.twitter.com/chsxrkDVkt
— Free Press Madhya Pradesh (@FreePressMP) August 21, 2024
Bharat Bandh 21 August in Bihar
Supporters of the Bharat Bandh made attempts to block roads in Jehanabad, Madhepura, and Muzaffarpur. According to Hindustan Times, Sub-Inspector Hulas Baitha from the town police station mentioned that five protesters were detained near Unta Chowk on NH-83 after trying to disrupt traffic. They were subsequently removed from the area, and normal traffic flow was restored.
'भारत' बंद के समर्थकों ने दरभंगा जंक्शन पर दरभंगा से दिल्ली जाने वाली बिहार संपर्क क्रांति एक्सप्रेस को रोका। भीम आर्मी के कार्यकर्ताओं ने ट्रेन का चक्का जाम कर सरकार को चेतवानी दे दी। सुनिए उन्होंने क्या कुछ कहा। #Bihar#Darbhanga#BiharSamparkKranti#BharatBandhpic.twitter.com/RaeuXRWTnB
— Bihar Tak (@BiharTakChannel) August 21, 2024Bharat Bandh 21 August in Rajasthan
Rajasthan's Law Minister, Jogaram Patel, has called on the public to observe a peaceful Bharat Bandh. He emphasized that the Rajasthan government will adhere to the decisions made by the Central government. In Jaipur, most markets and businesses remain closed in support of the bandh.
#WATCH | Jaipur: On day-long 'Bharat Bandh' called by Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti to protest the Supreme Court's recent judgment on reservations, Rajasthan Minister Jogaram Patel says, "...Government of India has made its stand in this regard very clear, that the decision… pic.twitter.com/EeRRFiDyXm
— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) August 21, 2024
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