Nationwide Strike Demonstrates Strong Opposition to Supreme Court Verdict on SC Sub-classification

A nationwide strike called by Dalit and Adivasi groups against the Supreme Court's ruling on Scheduled Castes sub-classification disrupted life in Bihar, Jharkhand, and tribal areas across various states. The strike saw mixed responses, with several regions witnessing protests, blockades, and disruptions. Congress and other parties voiced support, while BJP leaders accused the opposition of politicizing the issue.

A nationwide strike called by Dalit and Adivasi groups in protest of the Supreme Court's sub-classification ruling for Scheduled Castes disrupted normal life in Bihar, Jharkhand, and tribal areas across various states.

While the response was subdued in other regions, several INDIA bloc parties and non-BJP outfits backed the bandh. The protest saw blockades and disruptions, with police intervening to disperse crowds using batons and water cannons.

The Congress called for a sympathetic consideration of the protesters' demands, while BJP leaders accused the opposition of playing politics. Despite some support for the strike, services in many areas were unaffected, reflecting a mixed response to the protest.

(With inputs from agencies.)