Bharat Bandh live news updates: We're not against Act but innocent shouldn't be punished, says SC
Reports of chaotic protests on Monday emerged from Bihar, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Odisha.
Apr 03, 2018, 07:09 AM IST
Bharat Bandh: Schools, colleges closed in UP, at least 10 dead across India
At least 10 people have died due to violent protests by Dalit groups against the Supreme Court's order over SC/ST Act.
Apr 03, 2018, 06:06 AM IST
Bharat Bandh: Dalit anger over SC verdict on SC/ST Act singes India
At least nine persons were killed and hundreds injured on Monday in violence across several states during a nationwide bandh called by Dalit groups.
Apr 02, 2018, 23:36 PM IST
Bharat Bandh: Schools, colleges to remain shut in parts of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday
Several Dalit organisations had called for a Bharat Bandh on Monday against the amendment under the SC/ST Act.
Apr 02, 2018, 22:45 PM IST
Dalit protests: BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi over 'DNA' remark, accuses him of 'dividing Indians'
Violence erupted in many parts of the country on Monday as Dalit groups protested against the SC order on SC/ST Act.
Apr 02, 2018, 20:54 PM IST
Bharat Bandh: Rajnath Singh appeals for peace, says 'deeply pained by violence'
The Supreme Court had on March 20, 2018, diluted certain provisions of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, in a bid to protect 'honest' public servants discharging bona fide duties from being 'blackmailed' with false cases under the Act.
Apr 02, 2018, 20:05 PM IST
Bharat Bandh: Over 100 trains disrupted as Dalit groups protest over SC/ST Act
Dalit protesters blocked trains, clashed with police and set fire to vehicles in violent protests across the country on Monday.
Apr 02, 2018, 19:52 PM IST
Bharat Bandh: Child dies as protesters stop ambulance in Bihar's Hajipur
Dalit protesters blocked trains, clashed with police and set fire to vehicles in violent protests across seven states on Monday.
Apr 02, 2018, 17:52 PM IST
Bharat Bandh: Mayawati supports protests against SC/ST Act, condemns violence
BSP chief Mayawati on Monday said that she supported the protests against the SC/ST Act, but condemned the violence that has taken place.
Apr 02, 2018, 16:30 PM IST
Bharat Bandh: As protests turn bloody, Congress and BJP lock horn on Twitter
With country-wide Bharat Bandh protests by Dalit groups turning bloody on Monday morning with the death of two people, the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) entered a mud-slinging contest on social media. Sparring on Twitter, the parties blamed each other for atrocities against Dalits.
Apr 02, 2018, 14:55 PM IST
Chaos and carnage: Bharat Bandh turns violent as Dalit groups unleash fury
Number of Dalit organisations on Monday staged a protest as part of the countrywide agitation called by them against the dilution of the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act following a Supreme Court order.
Apr 02, 2018, 14:27 PM IST
Bharat Bandh in Punjab: Protests clash with police across state, bus-train services takes hit
Schools, colleges remained closed during the Bharat Bandh while bus and train services took a hit. Public and private transport remained off the road.
Apr 02, 2018, 13:00 PM IST
Bharat Bandh: Protestors take to the streets in Delhi, clog major roads
Traffic was forced onto arterial roads with motorists complaining of delays of up to one hour.
Apr 02, 2018, 12:52 PM IST
Bharat Bandh: Six dead as Dalit groups clash with police over SC/ST Act
Violence from across the state has led to curfew being clamped in several parts with Gwalior and Morena seeing the worst of unrest.
Apr 02, 2018, 12:16 PM IST
Bharat Bandh in Rajasthan: Violent protests in Jaipur, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bharatpur
In Barmer, cars and property were damaged during the protests.
Apr 02, 2018, 12:14 PM IST
Bharat Bandh: Yogi Adityanath appeals for peace, says welfare of SC and ST communities remains paramount
"If you have any complaints, bring them to us but do not break law and order."
Apr 02, 2018, 12:00 PM IST
Bharat Bandh: Violent protests in Agra, train services halted in Punjab, Bihar, Odisha
Train services at several places across the country were affected after protesters blocked railway lines and stopped trains on Monday morning in the ongoing Bharat Bandh. Daily activities were also disrupted in few states after marketplaces and shops remained shut.
Apr 02, 2018, 09:43 AM IST
All you need to know about the controversy surrounding SC/ST Act
Is the SC/ST Act often misused against government officials or is any modification to it really just a move against the SC and ST communities?
Apr 02, 2018, 07:43 AM IST
