The Bharat Bandh for 2024 has been declared by Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti, which will take place tomorrow, August 21, in protest against Supreme Court’s decision on SC/ST reservation. The Rajasthani SC/ST groups have expressed their support for the bandh.
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bharat bandh across all districts.
To avoid any conflict, police have been asked by Times of India to beef up their presence across all districts. In addition, DGP UR Sahoo said that SPs have been given instructions to maintain law and order during India Bandh.
“Our officers are meeting with various market associations and bandhs supporting groups for better cooperation,” stated DGP according to TOI.
How does this happen during bharat bandh ?
Allegedly, states may create subcategories within SC and ST groups as per the Supreme Court judgment – “those who really need it should get priority in reservation.”
The judgment has sparked off intense debates; and according to sources, main purpose of India Bandh is to challenge or ask for revocation of supreme court’s verdict on reservation.
Many political and social organizations are expected to support this Bharat Bandh. This demonstration is aimed at highlighting that the judiciary made an unfair ruling.
2024 India bandh : Safety measures
Top police officials met through video conferencing in order to prepare themselves for possible violent actions during bandh. It was also reported that all divisional commissioners, district magistrates as well as top police officers attended that meeting.
Being highly sensitive area Western Uttar Pradesh Police has been put on high alert. They are taking serious precautions so as to ensure public safety throughout these demonstrations. During this time ambulance services stop functioning like other means of public transportations except ambulances which mainly operate emergency cases.
