Bharat Bandh declared: As directed by Mayawati, all BSP employees would uphold discipline and deliver a memo to the President on August 21, 2024, during the Bharat Bandh. This was said by Vishwanath Pal, the state president of the Bahujan Samaj Party in Uttar Pradesh. Avoid causing any type of disruption or vandalism. We are all Baba Saheb’s disciplined warriors.
Bharat Bandh declared: A “Bharat Bandh” has been declared in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling on SC/ST reservation for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 21. On August 21, the Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti declared a Bharat Bandh in opposition to the Supreme Court’s ruling on SC/ST reservation. Rajasthani SC/ST groups have backed the bandh. The Times of India (TOI) said that in order to prevent any tension, the police have been urged to expand their presence throughout all districts. In addition, DGP UR Sahu stated that the SP has been instructed to maintain peace and order in relation to the “Bharat Bandh.”
“We have requested our officers to hold meetings with the groups calling for the bandh as well as market associations, in order to better facilitate cooperation,” the DGP stated to the publication. Other than Rajasthan, every member of Mayawati’s BSP will take part in the Bharat Bandh, which is scheduled for August 21 in Uttar Pradesh, in huge numbers and under discipline.
Bharat Bandh declared, Why was the "Bharat Bandh" declared?
Numerous reports claim that states are now able to establish subcategories inside the SC and ST groups as a result of the Supreme Court’s ruling. “Those who really need it should get priority in reservation,” the decree stated. The choice has generated a lot of discussion. According to reports, the primary goal of the Bharat Bandh is to seek the reversal of the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding reservation.
Bharat Bandh declared,Strict security protocols
Due to the potential for violence during the “Bharat Bandh,” senior police officers had a video conference meeting to prepare. The report states that top police officers, district magistrates, and all divisional commissioners were present at the meeting.
Police in Western Uttar Pradesh are on high alert as it has been classified as very sensitive. To guarantee public safety amid protests, authorities are taking considerable precautions. On certain days, most private businesses and public transportation are closed, but ambulances and other emergency services are still running.
