The Bharat Bandh called by Sarva Adivasi had a huge impact in Sukma, buses stopped, only emergency services were operational

Sukma: The Bharat Bandh called by Sarva Adivasi had a wide impact in Sukma, all business establishments were closed since morning. The buses stopped and only emergency services were operational. Today, there is a Bharat Bandh in protest against the creamy layer decision among the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

A Bharat Bandh has been announced today on August 21 ,against the Supreme Court’s decision on creamy layer in SC-ST reservation. Dalit and tribal organizations across the country will observe ‘Bharat Bandh’ today on 21st August demanding strong representation and protection for marginalized communities. The ‘National Confederation of Dalit and Adivasi Organizations’ (NACDAOR) has released a list of demands,

What is the demand

The organization is also demanding the passage of a new law by Parliament on reservation for SC, ST and OBC, which should be protected with inclusion in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution. Along with this, they are demanding that the Supreme Court withdraw or reconsider the decision of quota within quota.

Who all are involved in the Bharat Bandh

This Bharat Bandh has received the support of at least three political parties. Mayawati’s BSP, Hemant Soren’s JMM and Lalu Prasad Yadav’s party RJD are in support of this bandh. Also, Bhim Army has also supported it.