A day-long ‘Bharat Bandh’ called by the National Confederation of Dalit and Adivasi Organisations (NACDAOR) has received mixed responses from states across the country. Bharat Bandh Live News Updates
The rally was called to protest against the recent Supreme Court verdict on sub-categorisation of quota for scheduled castes (SCs), scheduled tribes (STs) and the controversy over lateral entry for central civil services.
According to PTI, shops and schools were closed in some districts of Rajasthan. Mobile internet services were suspended in Bharatpur due to the call. In some areas, people faced inconvenience as fewer buses were available.
According to officials, district collectors of Jaipur, Dausa, Sawai Madhopur, Bharatpur, Alwar, Sikar, Bhilwara, Deeg, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bikaner, Tonk, Neem Ka Thana, Kota, Sriganganagar and Chittorgarh have directed the administration to close the schools and coaching centres.
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In Jharkhand, several public buses were kept off the roads and schools remained closed. Several schools remained closed in Ranchi and most parts of the state, while several long-distance public buses were seen parked at bus stops.
News agencies reported that no impact was felt in Assam due to the strike call. Police officials in Odisha said government offices, banks, commercial establishments and educational institutions are functioning normally.
Meanwhile, recruitment exams for the post of Bihar Police Constable, Bihar Special Armed Police and other units were underway in various districts of the state. The state government had instructed the police to ensure smooth transportation of the aspirants to the test centres.
On August 1, 2024, a seven-judge bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud ruled by a 6:1 majority that further sub-classification of scheduled castes and scheduled tribes by states can be allowed to ensure a quota for the most backward castes within these groups.
(With contributions from agencies)
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