Bharat Bandh Live: 7 dead in Madhya Pradesh; More than 200 people detained in Meerut



Violent protests erupted today during a nationwide bandh called by several Dalitorganisations against the alleged "dilution" of the SCs/STs Act. 

Following the SC order, the violent protests today hit life across the country with some states ordered closure of educational institutions and curtailed communication and transport services, including rail, incidents of arson and vandalism were reported from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Utar Pradesh, Bihar and Punjab, among other states. 
Hundreds of protesters carrying swords, sticks, baseball bats and flags forced shopkeepers and other establishments to shut down in several cities of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Odisha and Jharkhand. There were also reports of shooting, arson and clashes with police forces. 


Political leaders like Mayawati and Mamata Banerjee expressed themselves on the prevailing agitation. Taking a dig at PM Modi, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said that the Dalits continue to be deprived of their basic rights under the Modi government. Former Uttar Pradesh CM Mayawati strongly supported the agitation led by Dalit. She went on to say, "I support the protest against the SC/ST Act. I have got to know that some people spread violence during the protests, I strongly condemn it. Our party is not behind the violence during the protests". 


Ministry of Home Affairs is closely monitoring the situation in the wake of BharatBandh protests. The Ministry is in constant touch with the states. Whichever state has asked for Central Forces, they have been made available immediately. 

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said it was closely monitoring the situation and was in constant touch with the affected states after violent protests erupted during a nationwide bandh called by Dalit outfits against the alleged dilution of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities)Act, which left at least four people dead in Madhya Pradesh and many injured. 

*763 people detained in Ranchi district and 850 in east Singhbhum district of Jharkhand.

*Home Minister, RajnathSingh says, centre ready to provide assistance to any state that may require so.


 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath appeals for peace, says that when the Centre and state government have filed a review petition in the SC, there is no need for violence in the name of Bharat Bandh.


* 800 anti-riot policemen rushed to UP, MP

* About 100 trains affected across the country. 

* Former BSP MLA YogeshVerma detained in Meerut.

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