Udaipur : The bandh call by the congress against fuel prices evoked strong response here in the city on Monday. Private schools, colleges, main markets and other business establishments in most parts of the city were closed. The private schools had already announced closure and informed the parents through text messages while classes ran as per … Read more
Chennai : Most shops will remain closed today throughout Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in protest against the firing incident in Tuticorin that claimed 13 lives. Auto rickshaws are also expected to be off the roads in Chennai and many other cities/towns. The government has stated that the bus services will be operated as usual. The … Read more
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has said that the Bharat Bandh, called by Dalit groups on April 2, has left the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) scared, alleging that the party is indulging in atrocities on members of the community. Mayawati alleged that many Dalit leaders and members of their families are being arrested by … Read more
New Delhi: As protests against dilution of the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act spread to many parts of Uttar Pradesh on Monday, state Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath assured that the interest of backward communities remains paramount. Adityanath appealed for peace after violence hit many areas of Uttar Pradesh, including Agra. “The central and state governments are … Read more
New Delhi: One person died in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena – some 450 kilometres from the state capital of Bhopal – as police personnel clashed with a group of demonstrators protesting against the dilution of the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act following a Supreme Court order. Rahul Pathak was reportedly standing on the balcony of his … Read more
Chandigarh: Reports of violent clashes between protesters and law enforcement agencies emerged from across Punjab as Dalit groups marched protesting against Supreme Court’s order to dilute of the SC/ST Act. Schools, colleges remained closed during the Bharat Bandh while bus and train services took a hit. Public and private transport remained off the road. Central … Read more
New Delhi: Protestors demonstrating against the dilution of the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act following a Supreme Court order in Delhi took to the streets on Monday – clogging major roads during peak morning rush hours. Dalit groups began their protests from Mandi House and walked all the way to Jantar Mantar. Armed with flags … Read more
