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Bharat Bandh on 21 August: A 'Bharat Bandh' has been declared tomorrow i.e. Wednesday (21 August) in protest against the Supreme Court's decision on SC-ST reservation. The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has declared a Bharat Bandh on 21 August in protest against the Supreme Court's decision on SC/ST reservation. SC/ST groups in Rajasthan have supported the bandh. According to a report by the Times of India (TOI), police have been asked to increase deployment in all districts to avoid any kind of tension. DGP UR Sahu also said that instructions have also been given to the SP to ensure law and order situation in connection with the 'Bharat Bandh'.
The DGP told the newspaper, “We have asked our officers to hold meetings with the groups calling for the bandh as well as the market associations, so that better cooperation can be done.” Apart from Rajasthan, all the workers of Mayawati's party BSP will participate in large numbers in a disciplined manner in the Bharat Bandh to be held on August 21 in Uttar Pradesh.
Why was 'Bharat Bandh' announced?
According to several reports, the Supreme Court's verdict has allowed states to create sub-categories within the SC and ST groups. The order states, “Those who genuinely need it should get priority in reservation.” The verdict has sparked widespread debate. Reports say that the main objective of the Bharat Bandh is to challenge the Supreme Court's verdict on reservation and demand its reversal.
Tight security arrangements
In view of the possibility of violence during the Bharat Bandh, top police officials held a meeting regarding preparations through video conferencing. According to the report, all divisional commissioners, district magistrates and senior police officers attended the meeting.
Western Uttar Pradesh has been deemed particularly sensitive, with police on high alert. Authorities are taking extensive measures to ensure people's safety during protests. Public transport and private offices are usually shut on such days, but emergency services such as ambulances remain operational.
