Bharat Bandh: The Bharat Bandh to be held on August 21 across the country has raised the political temperature.
This bandh called by Dalit organizations in protest against a decision of the Supreme Court can be seen in many parts of the country.
Let us know what is the reason behind this bandh and what effect it can have on the general public.
Reasons for the bandh
The Aarakshan Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has opposed this decision and called for a Bharat Bandh. They believe that this decision weakens the decision of the nine-judge bench in the Indira Sawhney case.
Some organizations have demanded the cancellation of this decision, saying that this decision violates the constitutional rights of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
What will remain closed
Public transport services and some private offices may be affected during the Bharat Bandh. However, government health services, hospitals, ambulances, and emergency services will continue to function normally.
No official notification has been issued yet regarding the closure of government banks and offices, so they are also expected to function normally.
Tight security arrangements
Tight security arrangements have been made during the Bharat Bandh, especially in western Uttar Pradesh.
A large number of police forces have been deployed here and a strict watch is being kept on the dharna-demonstration. Strict monitoring will also be done at the dharna demonstration sites across the country.
What will remain open
Government health services, hospitals, ambulances, and emergency services will remain open even during the Bharat Bandh.
There is no official information about the closure of government banks yet, so it is believed that banks will also remain open.
Protests
Protests took place at many places across the country. Workers of Dalit organizations took to the streets and raised slogans against the government. The demonstrations also became tense in some places.
Political reactions
Political reactions have also emerged regarding the Bharat Bandh. Some political parties supported the bandh, while some criticized it.
Bharat Bandh is a serious issue, whose effect can be seen in every corner of the country. The government needs to come out of this situation carefully and should seriously consider the demands of Dalit organizations.