Maharashtra Bandh
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Maharashtra Bandh today: Will schools, colleges, banks, offices remain shut? Key things to know
Maharashtra | Jul 23, 2026, 11:19 AM ISTThe Maharashtra Bandh has been called by the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA), led by Prakash Ambedkar, grandson of Dr B.R. Ambedkar. He has appealed to opposition parties, student groups, labour unions and the public to join what it has described as a peaceful protest across Maharashtra.
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No Maharashtra Bandh today: Opposition holds 'silent' protest against Shinde government | WATCH
India | Aug 24, 2024, 05:05 PM ISTShiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray expressed disagreement with a Bombay High Court order restraining political parties from calling a bandh, but asserted the opposition bloc MVA has withdrawn its proposed shutdown in Maharashtra on Saturday over a sexual abuse case in a school.
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Maharashtra Bandh called off: 'We respect court's decision', says Uddhav Thackeray
Maharashtra | Aug 24, 2024, 06:09 AM ISTMaharashtra Bandh called off: The Bandh was called by the Opposition group Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) to stage a protest against the Badlapur incident. However, it was called off after the Bombay High Court's ruling.
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Sharad Pawar appeals for withdrawal of Maharashtra Bandh after Bombay High Court ruling
Maharashtra | Aug 23, 2024, 07:19 PM ISTThe Opposition group Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), comprising Congress, Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP), had called for a ‘Maharashtra Bandh’ on August 24 to protest against the Badlapur incident. However, the Bombay High Court restrained political parties or even individuals from calling for a bandh.
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Maharashtra Bandh call should be dropped after HC order, says CM Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra | Aug 23, 2024, 06:21 PM ISTMaharashtra Bandh: Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the Bombay High Court's order was a "slap" for the Opposition, and the government will implement the directive.
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No Maharashtra Bandh tomorrow: Bombay HC restrains any political party from calling for strike
Maharashtra | Aug 23, 2024, 05:52 PM ISTIn a significant development, the Bombay High Court on Friday restrained any political party or person from calling for Maharashtra Bandh. This means, the MVA and other political parties cannot hold any bandh in Maharashtra on Saturday.
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Maharashtra Bandh: Sharad Pawar backs move to protest against Badlapur incident, calls it 'serious'
Maharashtra | Aug 23, 2024, 04:06 PM ISTMaharashtra Bandh: The Opposition group Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), comprising Congress, Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP), has called for a ‘Maharashtra Bandh’ on August 24 (Saturday) to protest against the Badlapur incident.
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Uddhav demands Shinde to withdraw cases against Badlapur protesters: 'Or we have to hit the streets'
Maharashtra | Aug 23, 2024, 03:49 PM ISTOn August 17, police arrested a school attendant for allegedly abusing the girls, which further intensified the public outcry. In response to the incident and the delayed police action, the MSCPCR has proposed the establishment of dedicated "mini-police stations" for women and children.
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Maharashtra Bandh: Bus, train services should be shut during strike, says Uddhav Thackeray
Maharashtra | Aug 23, 2024, 03:38 PM ISTEarlier in the day, Uddhav Thackeray demanded the withdrawal of cases against those who had protested in Badlapur against the alleged sexual abuse of two kindergarten girls, warning that the opposition would have to hit the streets if it is not done.
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Maharashtra Bandh tomorrow: Who called it and what are their demands? Explained
Explainers | Aug 23, 2024, 12:45 PM ISTMaharashtra Bandh: The day-long Maharashtra Bandh has been called by the MVA to protest against the alleged sexual assault on two young girls at a school in Badlapur of Thane district.
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Maharashtra Bandh: What is open and what's closed on August 24? Deets inside
Maharashtra | Aug 23, 2024, 12:33 PM ISTDespite the bandh, public transport is expected to operate normally, and hospitals and educational institutions will remain open, with schools closing only if they typically do on Saturdays. Banks will be closed due to the fourth Saturday of the month, in line with RBI regulations.
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Maharashtra Bandh tomorrow: Will schools, colleges, buses, metro remain open in Mumbai?
Maharashtra | Aug 23, 2024, 11:02 AM ISTShiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray said the MVA has called for a Maharashtra bandh on August 24 in protest against the atrocities on girls in Badlapur. He said if girls are not safe in school then what is the meaning of 'Mulgi Shikli, Pragati Jhali', he asked.
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Maharashtra Bandh: Massive jam at Eastern Highway as Shiv Sena workers block roads, burn tyres
India | Oct 11, 2021, 02:50 PM ISTThe Maharashtra Police and all other security forces deployed huge bandobast to prevent any untoward incidents across the state, and Home Minister Dilip Walse-Patil warned of action against those indulging in disruptive acts.
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Lakhimpur Kheri: MoS Ajay Mishra Teni's son Ashish Mishra sent to 3-day police remand
India | Oct 11, 2021, 10:25 PM ISTAshish Mishra, who was arrested late on Saturday, was remanded to judicial custody for 14 days and placed under COVID quarantine in the district jail in Lakhimpur Kheri.
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Maharashtra observes bandh in protest of Lakhimpur violence
News | Oct 11, 2021, 07:40 AM ISTMaharashtra is observing bandh today in protest of Lakhimpur violence. The MVA government has extended its full support to the same.
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Maharashtra Bandh today to oppose CAA, NRC; VBA workers detained
India | Jan 24, 2020, 11:05 AM ISTMaharashtra bandh is not likely to majorly impact Mumbai. Though security arrangements in Mumbai have been strengthened in the wake of statewide bandh called by Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA).
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Maharashtra bandh: Traffic disrupted in parts of state
India | Aug 09, 2018, 11:59 AM ISTRoads in Latur were blocked from midnight, while vehicular movement was disrupted by a pro-quota group. Similar situation was witnessed in Nashik, Buldhana and Solapur districts.
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Maharashtra Bandh: Protest turns violent in Nagpur, vehicles vandalised
India | Aug 20, 2018, 12:30 PM ISTMaharashtra Bandh Latest Updates:Internet services have been suspended in 7 tehsils of Pune district- Shirur, Khed, Baramati, Junnar, Maval, Daund and Bhor, as a precautionary measure.
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Maharashtra bandh: Situation under control in Kalamboli after violence | As It Happened
India | Jul 25, 2018, 09:13 PM ISTMumbai Latest News: Normal life in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra has been hit following bandh called by Maratha groups demanding reservation in govt jobs and education.
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Maratha groups threaten to intensify protests, wants govt to fulfill demands in 2 days
News | Jul 24, 2018, 11:18 AM ISTSo far, there has been no report of any violence or untoward incident due to the bandh called a day after a 27-year-old protester jumped to his death in Godavari river Aurangabad.