Protesters in Gopalganj, Bihar, attempted to set a school bus on fire during a nationwide strike against the Supreme Court’s ruling on SC/ST reservations. The incident occurred during the Bharat Bandh, with protesters blocking roads and vandalizing property. Police intervened to prevent the attack, and the district administration has ordered the arrest of those involved.
A bizarre incident occurred during the Bharat Bandh protests in Patna, Bihar, where a policeman mistakenly hit the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) with a baton while dispersing protesters. The incident, captured on video, sparked widespread amusement and debate on social media. The police used lathi charge to control the protesters who blocked traffic and broke barricades, but no injuries were reported. The Bharat Bandh, organized by the ‘Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti,’ is in protest against the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding caste-based reservations.
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has thrown his weight behind the ‘Bharat Bandh’ protest on August 21st, 2024, organized by the Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti in response to the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on reservation for SC/ST communities. Yadav views the protest as a positive effort to protect these rights and emphasizes the importance of peaceful movements within a democracy.
A nationwide strike, known as ‘Bharat Bandh’, is planned for August 21, 2024, in response to a recent Supreme Court ruling on reservations for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). The strike, called by the Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti, aims to protest the court’s decision to exclude the ‘creamy layer’ from the quota system. Law enforcement agencies across India are preparing to maintain order and facilitate peaceful demonstrations.
The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has called for a Bharat Bandh ( nationwide shutdown) on August 21st to protest the Supreme Court’s ruling on reservations for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). The decision, which allows states to create sub-categories within SC/ST groups for reservation benefits, has sparked widespread controversy and protests. Police across India are on high alert to maintain law and order during the bandh.
