Effect of bandh in Bihar-Jharkhand and Odisha

The Aarakshan Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has called for a nationwide Bharat Bandh on August 21, 2024. This announcement has been made in protest against the Supreme Court's decision allowing sub-classification within SC/ST reservation. The bandh is getting support from various social and political organizations (especially in Rajasthan).

A nationwide strike has been called today in the name of 'Bharat Bandh'. This is a nationwide strike to protest the Supreme Court's decision on SC/ST reservation. Aarakshan Bachao Sangharsh Samiti and SC/ST groups of Rajasthan are leading this protest. According to media reports, government offices, banks, schools, colleges and petrol stations are likely to remain open despite the bandh call. Many parties including BSP are supporting this bandh.