Bharat Band Protests
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Kerala Bandh tomorrow: Check what's open and what's closed
India | Feb 11, 2026, 10:16 AM ISTJoint trade unions have announced exemptions for Sabarimala pilgrims and the Maramon Convention. As a result, Kozhencherry and Thottappuzhassery panchayats in Pathanamthitta district will not be affected.
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The largest Bharat Bandh in history: A nationwide standstill on April 2, 2018
India | Aug 21, 2024, 01:30 PM ISTThe Bharat Bandh on April 2, 2018, marked the largest nationwide shutdown in India's history, triggered by a Supreme Court ruling that amended the SC/ST Act. The bandh, driven by anger among Dalit and Adivasi communities, led to widespread protests, violence, and the deaths of at least 11 people.
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Bharat Bandh: Which key groups, political parties to join protest against SC's reservation ruling
India | Aug 21, 2024, 10:15 AM ISTDalit and Adivasi organisations, led by NACDAOR, have called a nationwide bandh today to protest the Supreme Court's ruling on sub-categorisation within SC/ST reservations. The ruling, which allows states to create sub-quotas, has sparked concern over potential impacts on social justice.
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Opinion | Will obstructing army convoys during Bharat Bandh help the cause of farmers?
India | Sep 28, 2021, 02:06 PM ISTThe 16-lane Gurugram-Delhi highway was chock-a-bloc with thousands of cars from both sides trying to proceed at a snail’s pace. Thousands of officegoers had to face travails because of traffic snarls.
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Bharat Bandh from 6 am to 4 pm today. Here's list of services allowed/restricted
India | Sep 27, 2021, 07:18 AM ISTDelhi and Haryana police have issued advisory in view of the 'Bharat Bandh' call given by various farmer organisations.
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Bharat Bandh: Haryana Police issues advisory for Monday
India | Sep 26, 2021, 09:44 PM ISTElaborate arrangements have been put in place by the civil and the police administrations in Haryana according to directions of the state government, a Haryana police spokesperson said.
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Left parties extend support for 'Bharat Bandh' called on Dec 8 by protesting farmers
India | Dec 05, 2020, 01:13 PM ISTThe statement also said that the Left parties support the farmers demand for the scrapping of the three agri laws and the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020.
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Bharat Bandh: Opposition frustrated, protest an attempt to spread confusion, says BJP
India | Sep 10, 2018, 02:15 PM ISTAddressing media, Union Minister and senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad held the Opposition responsible of risking lives of the people in the name of Bharat Bandh.
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Bharat Band protests: Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad holds press conference
Politics | Apr 08, 2018, 05:30 PM IST