Bharat Bandh
Bharat Bandh today - Prominent markets to remain closed in Delhi, UP, other states
Mon, Feb 18, 2019
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) is holding a nationwide trade bandh on Monday to express solidarity with the families of security personnel martyred in the Pulwama terror attack.
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Bharat Bandh today: These services to be affected; check details
Tue, Jan 08, 2019
Major trade unions, including the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC), SEWA and LPF, have jointly called for a Bharat Bandh for today and tomorrow.
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Bharat Bandh today: Security beefed up in Madhya Pradesh, other parts of country
Thu, Sep 06, 2018
Police have reportedly tightened security across the state in view of ongoing protests against the amendment to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Inspector General of Police (Intelligence), Madhya Pradesh, Makrand Deuskar reportedly stated that orders prohibiting gathering of people in large numbers have been imposed.
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Bharat Bandh 2018: Groups turn to social media to call for April 10 protest
Tue, Apr 10, 2018
The Centre advised all states on Monday to be extra vigilant and beef up security to prevent violence and loss of life and property. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said DMs and SPs will be held responsible for any violence in their jurisdiction. States have been asked to intensify patrolling in all sensitive locations to prevent any loss of life or damage to property.
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Bharat Bandh on April 10: Home Ministry tells states to raise security
Mon, Apr 09, 2018
Bharat Bandh on April 10: While the April 2 Bharat Bandh was called by groups opposing the alleged dilution of SC/ST (prevention of of atrocities) Act by a Supreme Court order, tomorrows protest is being reportedly called by people opposed to caste-based reservations in jobs and education.
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Bharat bandh: When Indian Railways passengers were forced to tweet for help
Tue, Apr 03, 2018
Bharat bandh: Several Dalit organisations called for a 'Bharat Bandh' on Monday against the alleged dilution of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The Supreme Court had diluted the provisions of the Act and said government servants should not be arrested without prior sanction.
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Bharat bandh: Rajasthan hit by violent protests in Ajmer, Jaipur
Mon, Apr 02, 2018
Bharat bandh: Nearly 30 people were detained as Dalit groups protesting against the Supreme Court order on the SC/ST Act today blocked rail and road traffic and vandalised public property, including a train, in several parts of Rajasthan, disrupting normal life in the state. Protesters gathered a
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Bharat bandh: Protesters torch buses, pelt stones in Uttar Pradesh; CM Yogi Adityanath calls for peace
Mon, Apr 02, 2018
The Supreme Court on March 20 had banned automatic arrests and registration of criminal cases under the Scheduled Castes (SC) and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, a legislation meant to protect the marginalised communities from abuse and discrimination.
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