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 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.
