{"id":1284543,"date":"2024-08-21T06:56:26","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T01:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1284543"},"modified":"2024-08-21T06:56:44","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T01:26:44","slug":"bharat-bandh-today-what-will-remain-closed-what-will-be-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/bharat-bandh-today-what-will-remain-closed-what-will-be-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Bharat Bandh Today: What Will Remain Closed &amp; What Will Be Open?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A Bharat Bandh has been called on August 21, 2024, by the Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti in protest against the Supreme Court&#8217;s recent decision on SC\/ST reservations. The bandh has garnered widespread support, especially from SC\/ST communities, and is expected to impact various parts of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-21-at-6.55.32\u202fAM-1024x565.png\" alt=\"Bharat Bandh Today: What Will Remain Closed &amp; What Will Be Open?\" class=\"wp-image-1284554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-21-at-6.55.32\u202fAM-1024x565.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-21-at-6.55.32\u202fAM-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-21-at-6.55.32\u202fAM-768x424.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-21-at-6.55.32\u202fAM-1536x848.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-21-at-6.55.32\u202fAM-2048x1131.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reasons Behind the Bharat Bandh<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bandh is in response to the Supreme Court&#8217;s ruling that allows states to create <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/india-news\/bharat-bandh-on-aug-21-what-to-remain-open-what-would-be-closed-details-124082000916_1.html\">sub-categories<\/a> within the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservations. This decision, intended to prioritize those most in need, has sparked significant controversy. Critics argue that it undermines the fundamental principles of the reservation system, leading to the call for a nationwide protest demanding a reversal of the ruling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Authorities on High Alert<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In anticipation of potential unrest, police forces across the country have heightened their presence, particularly in sensitive areas. Western Uttar Pradesh has been identified as a particularly sensitive region and has been placed on high alert. Authorities are coordinating with market associations and the groups organizing the bandh to ensure law and order are maintained during the protest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Will Remain Open and Closed?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has urged all business establishments to shut down in support of the protest. However, it remains unclear whether markets nationwide will comply, as there has been no official confirmation from market committees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the bandh, essential services such as ambulances, medical care, drinking water, public transport, rail services, and electricity supply will continue to function. Government offices, banks, schools, colleges, and petrol pumps are also expected to remain open, ensuring minimal disruption to daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bharat Bandh on August 21 is a significant event in response to a controversial Supreme Court decision. While the bandh is expected to cause some disruptions, essential services will remain operational, and authorities are taking steps to maintain peace and order throughout the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jagranjosh.com\/general-knowledge\/bharat-bandh-august-21-1724159751-1\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Bharat Bandh has been called on August 21, 2024, by the Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti in protest against the Supreme Court&#8217;s recent decision on SC\/ST reservations. The bandh has garnered widespread support, especially from SC\/ST communities, and is expected to impact various parts of the country. 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