LIVE Updates | Punjab Bandh On 9 August 2023: Protestors Block Jalandhar-Hoshiarpur Highway Near Rama Mandi
Live Updates | Punjab Bandh On 9 August 2023: To draw attention to Manipur, the Dalit and Christian groups will organize a state-wide Punjab bandh. The Meitei community, which makes up 52% of the population of Manipur, wanted to be added to the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list, which sparked turmoil in the state. Following this, attacks between members of the Meiti and Kuki communities broke out, leading to widespread bloodshed in Manipur. In addition, a lack of available land in Manipur is a key problem that has led to serious tensions between various communities.
Aug 08, 2023, 23:08 PM IST
Punjab Bandh On 9 August Latest News: What Is Open And What Is Close? Check Here
After the bandh was announced, numerous associations representing the Ravidassia and Valmiki communities, including the Balmiki Tiger Force, Satguru Kabir Tiger Force, and Ravidassia Youth Foundation, have also joined in expressing their solidarity in protesting against the violent incidents in Manipur.
Aug 08, 2023, 18:21 PM IST
Desecration of holy book: Punjab remains tense as day-long bandh hits normal life
The day-long bandh over the alleged desecration of the holy book has hit normal life across Punjab.
Oct 15, 2015, 12:46 PM IST
