Bharat Bandh today, protest against creamy layer in SC-ST reservation: Schools and colleges closed i
New Delhi. Many organizations have called for a 14-hour Bharat Bandh on Wednesday (21 August) against the Supreme Court's decision to implement creamy layer in SC-ST reservation. Protests have begun under the leadership of the National Confederation of Dalit and Tribal Organizations (NACDAOR). The maximum impact of the bandh is seen in Bihar, protesters are coming out on the streets and shouting slogans against the government. As a precautionary measure, schools and coaching centers have been closed in many cities of Rajasthan including Jaipur and Ajmer.