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‘Bharat Bandh’ on August 21: Who called it and why?

The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has called for a nationwide shut down on August 21 to protest against the Supreme Court’s ruling that called for quota in quota.

The top court on August 1 allowed states to create sub-categories within the scheduled castes (SCs) and scheduled tribes (STs), saying, “Those who really need it should get priority in reservation.”

The Bharat Bandh is in protest against the court’s decision and demanding the reversal of the court order.

Senior civil and police officials held a meeting to assess the preparation for the bandh to avoid violence. All divisional commissioners, district magistrates and senior police officers attended the meeting through video conferencing and were directed to be prepared for the bandh.

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What will be open?

Emergency, ambulance services, hospitals and medical services

Police services to remain active

Pharmacies will also stay open to provide essential medications.

It will be business as usual for government offices, banks, schools and colleges, reports have said.

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