Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:25am on 21 Aug 2024,Wednesday India
Dalit and Adivasi organizations have announced a nationwide 'Bharat Bandh' on August 21, demanding stronger representation and protection for marginalized communities. The call for the strike follows a recent Supreme Court verdict on Scheduled Caste (SC) reservations, which these groups believe undermines the framework established by the landmark Indira Sawhney case. The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Congress, and the Rashtriya Janata Dal have expressed support for the bandh. The National Confederation of Dalit and Adivasi Organisations (NACDAOR) opposes the Supreme Court's recent judgment, arguing it conflicts with previous rulings regarding reservation policies.
