The nationwide shutdown has been called to urge the government to overturn the Supreme Court ruling. Public transportation and private businesses will remain closed, though emergency services, including ambulances, will continue to operate.
Dalit and Adivasi groups have called for a ‘Bharat Bandh’ on Wednesday, demanding stronger representation and protections for marginalized communities. The National Confederation of Dalit and Adivasi Organisations (NACDAOR) has expressed opposition to a recent Supreme Court verdict issued by a seven-judge bench. They argue that this ruling contradicts an earlier decision by a nine-judge bench in the landmark Indira Sawhney case, which established the foundation for India’s reservation policies.
NACDAOR is urging the government to overturn this ruling, arguing that it jeopardizes the constitutional rights of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs).
On such occasions, public transportation and private businesses typically cease operations, but emergency services like ambulances remain active.
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Congress, and Rashtriya Janata Dal announced their support for the Bharat Bandh on Tuesday, with Left parties also backing the strike.
JMM has instructed all its leaders, district presidents, secretaries, and coordinators to actively participate in the 14-hour nationwide shutdown and provide their support.
