The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has called for a Bharat Bandh on August 21, 2024, in response to the Supreme Court’s recent decision on SC/ST reservations. The court ruling permits states to create sub-categories within these groups, focusing on those deemed most in need. This decision has raised concerns and protests, particularly in Rajasthan, where various organizations are backing the bandh.
To handle potential disruptions, security forces nationwide have been placed on high alert. Authorities are especially focused on sensitive areas like Western Uttar Pradesh. Police forces, led by DGP UR Sahoo, are working closely with market associations and protest organizers to ensure coordination and avoid significant disturbances.
Public transport and private offices are likely to be impacted, with many expected to be non-operational during the bandh. Essential services like ambulances, hospitals, and pharmacies will remain open, while schools, colleges, banks, and government offices are expected to function normally.
The protest highlights the tension surrounding the court’s decision, with the bandh intending to push for its reversal. Authorities are taking comprehensive measures to maintain public safety, with extensive planning and communication among senior police officers, district magistrates, and other officials.
As the nation braces for the Bharat Bandh, law enforcement agencies are committed to ensuring minimal disruptions and safeguarding communities throughout the day.
