The Bharat Bandh scheduled for August 21, 2024, is a nationwide protest called by the Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti in response to a recent Supreme Court ruling concerning SC/ST reservations. The ruling, which allows states to create sub-categories within SC/ST groups, has sparked widespread debate and dissatisfaction. The bandh aims to challenge the ruling and demand its reversal.
The bandh has garnered support from various social and political organizations, particularly in Rajasthan, where SC/ST groups are actively participating. Law enforcement agencies, especially in sensitive regions like Western Uttar Pradesh, are on high alert. Authorities have conducted meetings with local organizations and market associations to ensure peaceful demonstrations and maintain law and order.
During the bandh, certain services such as public transportation and private offices may be disrupted, but essential services like hospitals, pharmacies, and emergency services, including ambulances, will remain operational. Government offices, banks, schools, and colleges are expected to function as usual.
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