Bharat Bandh on 21 August: The Nationwide Protest and Its Implications On August 21, 2024, India will witness a significant nationwide strike, known as the "Bharat Bandh," primarily in response to a recent Supreme Court ruling on reservations for the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti, a group of organizations focused on protecting reservation rights, has called for this protest. Supported predominantly by SC/ST groups from Rajasthan, this bandh is expected to garner attention across the nation. The Supreme Court’s recent decision to exclude the "creamy layer" from the SC/ST quota system has sparked widespread controversy and dissatisfaction among various communities. The term "creamy layer" refers to the more affluent and better-educated members within the SC/ST groups who, according to the ruling, should no longer be eligible for reservations. This exclusion has led to a significant backlash, as many
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