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  Muqabla : Something big will happen in Kolkata: Why is 'Bangladesh' on Mamata didi's mind?

  News | August 28, 2024 20:14 IST

  Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized the BJP's Bengal bandh, labelling the party as arrogant and corrupt. She also pointed out that central agencies have not been deployed in BJP-ruled states like Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.

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  Bharat Bandh: Policeman mistakenly hits Patna SDM with stick during lathicharge | VIDEO

  Bihar | August 21, 2024 14:28 IST

  In the bizarre video, the Patna SDM is seen standing by a cart carrying a generator and suddenly a group of policemen stormed into the scene with sticks. One of the policemen mistakenly hit the official with the stick.

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  The largest Bharat Bandh in history: A nationwide standstill on April 2, 2018

  India | August 21, 2024 13:30 IST

  The 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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  Rajasthan sees mix impact of Bharat Bandh, normal life largely unaffected

  Rajasthan | August 21, 2024 13:30 IST

  During the bandh call, the district administration of Bharatpur suspended mobile internet services in the district. The Home Department also issued an advisory to maintain law and order in the state.

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  Bharat Bandh Today: Protesters disrupt traffic movement in multiple districts of Bihar

  Bihar | August 21, 2024 12:50 IST

  Apart from vehicular traffic, train movement was also affected in Bihar. In Darbhanga, the protesters blocked the Bihar Sampark Kranti train running between Darbhanga and Delhi.

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  Bharat Bandh: Private bus services remain suspended in Ranchi, commuters face tough time

  Jharkhand | August 21, 2024 13:11 IST

  Bharat Bandh: From the capital city Ranchi to other districts, a significant reduction in the number of vehicles on the roads was witnessed during the day.

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  Bharat Bandh: Will schools, and colleges remain open in THESE cities? Check complete list

  Education | August 21, 2024 12:14 IST

  While the bandh has evoked mixed responses from across the country, there were minor instances of violence in Bihar, Rajasthan with mostly all educational hubs remaining open.

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  Bharat Bandh today: Akhilesh extends support, says, 'Public movements put check on unbridled govt'

  India | August 21, 2024 11:00 IST

  Besides Akhilesh Yadav Mayawati has also extended support to the nationwide bandh call. The Bharat Bandh was called by several organisations against the Supreme Court's order allowing creamy layer sub-categorisation in SC and ST categories.

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  Bharat Bandh: Which key groups, political parties to join protest against SC's reservation ruling

  India | August 21, 2024 10:15 IST

  Dalit 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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  Bharat Bandh today: BSP workers to take to streets in support of protests

  India | August 21, 2024 11:34 IST

  Sounding a caution, the BSP chief also urged the BJP, Congress and other parties to understand the necessity and sensitivity of Bharat Bandh and should not play with it.

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  Bharat Bandh against Supreme Court order on quota most effective in Bihar, Jharkhand

  India | August 21, 2024 21:36 IST

  Bharat Bandh: The protesters put up rail and road blockades in several districts of Bihar, and police used batons and water cannons to disperse them. Darbhanga and Buxar witnessed disruption in train services while traffic was blocked in Patna, Hajipur, Darbhanga and Jehanabad.

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  Bharat Bandh today: Will schools, colleges, banks, offices remain closed in Delhi-NCR?

  India | August 21, 2024 6:19 IST

  Bharat Bandh: The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has urged all business organisations to keep markets closed during the day-long protest. However, it is not clear if markets will remain shut or not.

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  Bharat Bandh on August 21: Who called the nationwide protest and why

  News | August 20, 2024 13:05 IST

  The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has called for a nationwide protest (Bharat Bandh) on August 21 to protest against the Supreme Court's ruling on SC/ST reservations.

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  Bharat Bandh 2024: What is open and what's closed on August 21? Deets inside

  India | August 20, 2024 14:50 IST

  The Bharat Bandh aims to push for the reversal of this court order, which the Samiti argues undermines the existing reservation system. The organisers believe that the court's decision could lead to disparities within these communities.

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  Bharat Bandh tomorrow: Who called the nationwide protest on August 21 and why? All you need to know

  India | August 20, 2024 12:13 IST

  The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has called the Bharat Bandh to protest against the court's decision and demand the reversal of the court order. In this regard, the senior civil and police officials have held a meeting to assess the bandh preparation to avoid violence.

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  Farmer leader Dallewal issues clarification, says 'my statement on PM Modi was misinterpreted'

  India | February 16, 2024 9:51 IST

  Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (non-political) leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal said that his statement was "twisted" and it does not mean the way it is being presented. His clarification came after his statement went viral which was vehemently lambasted by the BJP.

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  Bharat Bandh today amid protest by farmers: What's open and what's shut?

  India | February 16, 2024 9:47 IST

  The farmers' leader said the protestors would stay put in their areas and not March towards Delhi.

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  Bharat Bandh today: Noida Police imposes Section 144, issues traffic advisory | Check details

  India | February 16, 2024 7:30 IST

  Gramin Bharat Bandh has been called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and trade unions on Friday. BKU local leader Pawan Khatana said during the "Bharat Bandh" called by his union, farmers have been asked to strike their day for one day in order to press the government for demands.

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  Bharat Bandh, Agnipath Protest Highlights: Over 600 trains cancelled, scattered protests in states

  India | June 20, 2022 23:22 IST

  Massive traffic jams were witnessed on Delhi roads as restrictions were in place due to the bandh and the Satyagraha protest by Congress over the Centre's Agnipath scheme and the questioning of Rahul Gandhi by the Enforcement Directorate. 

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  Bharat Bandh: Punjab Police directed to remain on high alert

  India | June 20, 2022 10:26 IST

  On Sunday, addressing the youth of the country, the Defence Ministry had explained the policy in detail but ruled out any rollback of the Agnipath scheme. The protesters have now called for Bharat Bandh against the recruitment scheme.