New Delhi: The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has called for Bharat Bandh tomorrow. The group has called bandh to protest against the recent ruling of the Supreme Court on reservations for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories
During a hearing on August 1, the apex court had asked permitted state governments to create sub-categories from SC/ST groups and said that priority must be given to those who are in actual need of the same. The decision of the apex court led to a lot of disappointments among SC/ST groups in several parts of the country, including in Rajasthan. Because of this, the group called Bharat Bandh will show their disappointment over the ruling tomorrow. Several social and political parties are also supporting the bandh.
Know about services
While Bharat Bandh may create problems for the public, the medical services including hospitals and ambulances will remain operational. People can also buy medicines from medical stores. Apart from these, schools, colleges, and businesses too shall remain open. Public transport including trains and buses will also run as usual.
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Security measures across the country
Given the chances of unrest across the country due to Bharat Bandh tomorrow, senior police officials held meeting to discuss coordinate security preparations. Among those who attended the meeting include district magistrates, district commissioners apart from senior police officials. They have been asked to ensure public safety in the areas which fall under them. The authorities have identified Western Uttar Pradesh as a sensitive region, due to which authorities have decided to put it on high alert.
