– The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has declared a nationwide Bharat Bandh on August 21 to protest against the Supreme Court’s ruling on reservations for SC/ST communities.
– Various SC/ST groups in Rajasthan have backed the call for the bandh.
– Police have been instructed to boost security measures in anticipation of potential unrest during the protest.
– The bandh is in response to the Supreme Court’s decision allowing states to establish sub-categories within SC and ST groups for reservations.
– The primary objective of the protest is to contest the Supreme Court’s decision and advocate for its reversal.
– Senior police officials conducted a preparatory meeting to discuss security measures for the bandh, especially in western Uttar Pradesh.
– Essential services, including ambulances, will remain functional during the bandh for public safety.