Nationwide 'Bharat Bandh' Erupts in Response to SC/ST Reservation Ruling

A nationwide strike, 'Bharat Bandh,' sweeps across India in protest against the Supreme Court's recent decision on SC/ST reservations. The protest sees widespread participation and considerable police presence to maintain order. Union Minister Jayant Singh Chaudhary addresses the ruling's implications amidst diverse judicial opinions.

India witnesses a nationwide strike, known as 'Bharat Bandh,' in response to the Supreme Court's controversial ruling on SC/ST reservations. The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti spearheaded the protest, drawing significant participation across multiple states.

In Rajasthan's Bikaner district, a lockdown-like atmosphere prevails as SC/ST community groups enforce the shutdown. Patna Police resorted to baton charges against demonstrators, while in Jharkhand's Ranchi, major roads were blocked by protestors burning tyres.

Noida saw heavy police deployment, with Joint Commissioner Shiv Hari Meena overseeing foot marches to maintain law and order. Meanwhile, Union Minister Jayant Singh Chaudhary stated the government has clarified its stance, leaving no room for further contention. The Supreme Court's landmark ruling, which permits sub-classification within SCs and STs, sparked the nationwide unrest.