The statewide protest known as “Bharat Bandh” was planned on August 21 by Dalit and Adivasi organization’s in response to a recent Supreme Court decision regarding SC/ST reservations. They wanted more protection and representation for populations who were marginalized. All the educational institutions will remain closed in seven districts of Rajasthan on August 21 in … Read more
The statewide protest known as “Bharat Bandh” was planned on August 21 by Dalit and Adivasi organization’s in response to a recent Supreme Court decision regarding SC/ST reservations. They wanted more protection and representation for populations who were marginalized. What decision did the Supreme Court make? The states are permitted to establish subclassifications within Scheduled … Read more
A day-long statewide protest known as the Bharat Bandh has been scheduled for this Wednesday by the Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti. The recent decision on SC/ST reservations by the Supreme Court prompted the call for the bandh. Numerous Rajasthani SC/ST organizations have expressed their support for the bandh. Reports suggest that police across states have … Read more
The central trade unions and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) have called for a statewide Gramin Bharat Bandh strike on February 16 in order to put their demands before the federal government. It invited all farmer organizations to band together and participate in the Gramin Bharat Bandh, which the central trade unions had called for … Read more