Bharat Bandh

Bharat Bandh on Monday: MNS extends support to Congress-led protest over fuel price hikes

MNS chief Raj Thackeray in a letter has urged his party to actively participate in the demonstration.

Bharat Bandh today: Cong shutdown over fuel prices garners widespread support, normal life affected in many states

While on one hand, parties like BJD, AAP, TMC, Shiv Sena are not supporting the shutdown call by Congress, parties including DMK, SP, BSP, NCP, RLD, RJD, CPI, CPM, AIDUF, NC, JMM are backing it.

Bharat Bandh evokes mixed response; hits normal life in Bihar while MP, UP remain peaceful

Normal life was hit in various parts of Bihar Thursday and train services were briefly affected in the state capital and Rajgir town.

Bharat Bandh evokes mixed response, hits normal life in Bihar, MP

Hundreds of people from the upper caste communities took to streets across the country, particularly in north India, to protest against the The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Madhya Pradesh: Security tightened in view of ‘Bharat Bandh’ called by upper caste groups today

After the Supreme Court diluted the provision of mandatory arrests under the SC/ST Act, sparking protests by Dalit organisations, the Union government brought an amendment in the monsoon session of Parliament to override the apex court's order.

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