Bharat Bandh

MP: Upper caste outfits call for ‘Bharat bandh’ on Sep 6 ; Sec144 imposed in 4 distts

In view of the proposed bandh, the administration has imposed prohibitive orders under CrPC in four districts- Morena, Shivpuri and Bhind, all three in Gwalior-Chambal region, as well as in Ashok Nagar district.

Bharat Bandh called off by Dalit groups as Lok Sabha passes SC/ST amendment bill

All India Ambedkar Mahasabha (AIAM) issued a statement, stating that their major demand regarding restoration of SC/ST Act has been fulfilled.   

SC/ST Act: Cabinet gives nod to bill to restore provisions of Dalit atrocity law

The government will now bring the bill to restore the original provisions of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act will in Parliament, the report said.

MHA issues third security alert in fortnight, asks states to ensure security during Ambedkar Jayanti

An official of the MHA said the ministry has issued the advisory to all states to take necessary precautionary measures on the occasion on Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14.

Verdict on SC/ST Act has 'diluted' its provisions, caused 'great damage' to nation: Centre to SC

It said the top court verdict, which had dealt with an issue of a "very sensitive nature", has caused "commotion", "anger, unease and a sense of disharmony" in the country.   

Anti-quota Bharat bandh: Over 100 detained in Bihar, virtually no impact in rest of nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in Bihar today for centenary celebrations of the 'Champaran Satyagraha', slammed the opposition for putting hurdles "from the Parliament to the streets".

Bharat Bandh: Violent clash in Bihar injures 12; roads blocked, trains halted

Supporters, mostly upper castes youths, blocked roads and forcibly enforced the nationwide shutdown in Ara town, Bhojpur district.  

Bharat Bandh: Life normal in Uttar Pradesh despite shutdown call

Bharat Bandh: Over dozen injured in violent clashes, 127 people arrested in Bihar

In order to avoid any untoward incident, security has been tightened in various states including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Bhopal.

Home Ministry advises states to beef up security for Bharat Bandh tomorrow

The missive came a week after a similar protest saw massive violence in different parts of the country leading to the death of about a dozen people.

Dalits facing atrocities in BJP-ruled states after Bharat bandh: BSP chief Mayawati

Mayawati's sharp remarks came even as the BJP MPs from Dalit community expressed their displeasure towards the 'treatment of the Scheduled Caste community at the hands of their government'.

Bharat Bandh violence: Opposition won't be able to provoke Dalits, says UP Dy CM Dinesh Sharma

He said, "Law and order is top priority of the state government and any attempt to affect it will be dealt with an iron hand." 

SC/ST Act Ruling: Centre's review plea 'politically motivated', says BJP MLA

Surendra Singh, the MLA from Baira, said the apex court's March 20 verdict putting safeguards on arrest under the stringent Act "will definitely prove instrumental in safeguarding the humanity".