Nationwide Strike Disrupts Life in Several States Over Supreme Court Verdict

A daylong nationwide strike called by Dalit and Adivasi groups against the Supreme Court's sub-classification of Scheduled Castes disrupted normal life in various states including Bihar and Jharkhand. Police intervention, support from multiple political entities, and disrupted transport services marked the day. The strike sought to protect reservation rights.

A daylong nationwide strike by Dalit and Adivasi groups, reacting to the Supreme Court's ruling on the sub-classification of Scheduled Castes, disrupted normal life in several states, including Bihar and Jharkhand.

Protesters blocked roads and railways, resulting in police using water cannons and batons to disperse crowds, notably in Patna, Hajipur, and other districts. The bandh also impacted public transport services in Odisha and Chhattisgarh, while East Central Railway confirmed service disruptions in key areas.

Support for the strike came from various political entities, including the RJD and other partners of the INDIA bloc. Meanwhile, the BJP accused the opposition of politicizing the Supreme Court's ruling.

(With inputs from agencies.)