New Delhi, Dalit and tribal organizations have called for 'Bharat Bandh' today demanding strong representation and security for marginalized communities. Many parties including BSP, RJD and Chandrashekhar Azad's Azad Samaj Party have supported the Bharat Bandh. The impact of Bharat Bandh is being seen in Bihar. Reports of demonstrations and road blockages are coming in from many districts.

This is the demand of those calling for Bharat Bandh

The organization has taken a contrary view towards the recent decision by a seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court, which, according to them, weakens the decision taken by a nine-judge bench in the landmark Indira Sahni case, which established the framework for reservation in India. NACDAOR has requested the government to reject this decision as it is a threat to the constitutional rights of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The organization is also demanding the passage of a new law by Parliament on reservation for SC, ST and OBC which should be protected with inclusion in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution.

Security tightened for Bharat Bandh

Bharat Bandh is today across the country. In view of the possibility of possible unrest, police officials have increased their presence in the districts. Western Uttar Pradesh, identified as a sensitive area, has been put on high alert.

Will markets open or close in Bharat Bandh, know the latest update

The group organizing the protest has urged all trade organizations to keep the markets closed. However, it is not clear whether the markets will actually be closed or not. Because it has not been confirmed from the market committees. Bharat Bandh may affect public transport and private offices. Emergency services including ambulances will remain operational.

Will banks-schools-petrol pumps remain open

According to media reports, despite the call for Bharat Bandh, government offices, banks, schools, colleges, petrol pumps will remain open. Apart from this, emergency services like medical, drinking water, public transport, rail services and electricity services will remain open.

Impact of Bharat Bandh in Jehanabad, Bihar
Jehanabad - Bharat Bandh today in protest against the Supreme Court's decision to implement creamy layer in SC-ST reservation, during the bandh supporters jammed NH-83 near Unta Mod, candidates are facing the most trouble due to the jam, long queues of vehicles on NH-83

Which parties are supporting Bharat Bandh
Many Dalit organizations including Aarakshan Bachao Sangharsh Samiti have called for Bharat Bandh. Many political parties are also supporting Bharat Bandh. These include BSP, RJD, Chandrashekhar Azad's Azad Samaj Party and many small parties.

Mayawati supported Bharat Bandh
Mayawati has supported Bharat Bandh. Mayawati tweeted that BSP supports Bharat Bandh, because due to the conspiracy of BJP and Congress etc. against reservation and collusion to make it ineffective and finally end it, the sub-classification of SC/ST and the matter related to creamy layer in them will be implemented on 1 August 2024. There is anger and resentment among them against the decision of the Supreme Court. Regarding this, people of these classes have given a memorandum to the government today under 'Bharat Bandh' and have made a strong demand to abolish the changes made in reservation through constitutional amendment, etc., which has been appealed to be done in a disciplined and peaceful manner without any violence.

Trains stopped in Giridih, passersby beaten in Hazaribagh

The Bharat Bandh has had a wide impact in many other cities including Hazaribagh, Dhanbad, Chaibasa, Giridih, Ranchi and Ramgarh in Jharkhand. Bandh supporters have blocked many places on Ranchi-Jamshedpur, Ranchi-Patna and Giridih-Ranchi routes. Some trains have also been stopped in Giridih. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and Congress have also supported the bandh. Bandh supporters who came out on the road in Hazaribagh have also beaten up many passersby. Here Ranchi-Patna road was blocked. Shops were closed in cities and towns. Vehicles were not allowed to leave the bus stand. The highway connecting Jharkhand to Bengal and Odisha has been blocked in Baharagora of East Singhbhum. Traffic from both these states has come to a complete standstill. NH 33 Dimna Chowk and Kandrabeda Road have been blocked in Jamshedpur city. In Chaibasa, bandh supporters closed the market and shops. Here all the roads entering the city have been blocked.

Effect of bandh in many districts of Jharkhand

The Bharat Bandh called against the Supreme Court's decision on creamy layer and sub-categorization in SC-ST reservation has had a wide impact in many other cities including Hazaribagh, Dhanbad, Chaibasa, Giridih, Ranchi and Ramgarh of Jharkhand. Bandh supporters have blocked many places on Ranchi-Jamshedpur, Ranchi-Patna and Giridih-Ranchi road.

In Dumka, Bhim Army, Chhatra Coordination Committee and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) workers closed the road and shops. Trucks were blocked at Phoolon Jhano Chowk in the city, and JMM workers stopped the movement of buses from the bus station and Tin Bazar. All shops remained closed in Dumka city. Many squares and intersections were also blocked by bandh supporters.

Demonstration during Bharat Bandh in Hapur

Various organizations demonstrated during Bharat Bandh in Hapur. BSP, SP, and Azad Samaj Party workers took to the streets to protest and blocked the Delhi-Lucknow highway. DM Prerna Sharma said that they are constantly talking to political parties and social organizations and are peacefully receiving memorandums. BSP District President Dr. AK Kardam also criticized the tampering with the Constitution and demanded to stop it.

Effect of Bharat Bandh in Tonk, Rajasthan too

Effect of Bharat Bandh was also seen in Tonk, Rajasthan. Social organizations took out an outrage rally from Bairwa Dharamshala, which reached the Ambedkar Sports Stadium via the main roads of the city. During this, tight security arrangements were made and police personnel were deployed. The Vyapar Mandal has supported this rally and bandh, due to which the market remained completely closed.