Bharat Bandh 2024: What’s Open, What’s Closed? Check Reason For Nationwide Strike On August 21

The police have been asked to increase deployment across all the districts, to avoid any tension. DGP UR Sahoo also said that instructions had also been given to the SPs to ensure law and order situation in connection with the Bharat Bandh, as per a report by The Times of India.

“We have asked our officials to organise meetings with groups calling for the bandh, as well as with market associations, to facilitate better cooperation,” the DGP told TOI.

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Reason For Bharat Bandh

As per multiple reports, the apex court on August 1 allowed states to create sub-categories within the SC and ST groups, stating, "Those who really need it should get priority in reservation."

The Bharat Bandh is in protest against the court's decision and demanding the reversal of the court order. The Bandh is expected to get the support of various social and political organizations.

Bharat Bandh 2024: Security Measures

In view of the possibility of violence during the bandh, top police officials held a meeting for preparation through video conferencing. All divisional commissioners, district magistrates and senior police officers attended the meeting, stated reports.

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Western Uttar Pradesh has been considered particularly sensitive, due to which the police have been put on high alert there. Officials are taking extensive steps to ensure the safety of the public during the protests.

While public transport and private offices are usually not functional on such days, emergency services such as ambulances would remain operational.