The Bharat Bandh called in protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Citizenship Register (NRC) partially impacted life in various districts of Jharkhand including Ranchi.
Not a single long-distance bus from Khadgadha bus stand in Ranchi ran on Wednesday. Even auto and other passenger vehicles were not available from Kantatoli Chowk. However, Private and Government educational institutions were open. Private vehicles were running. On the other hand, the police and administration have made adequate security arrangements to put security cover for the people of the State.
In the early morning supporters took to the streets and started closing shops in Ranchi. In many areas, the people of particular areas faced problems due to the Bandh supporters. The impact of the Bandh was also seen in Ramgarh District and at Kuju More; people blocked the four lane route.
The police and administration have made elaborate security arrangements to maintain law and order. Ranchi Police has deployed 10 Zonal Police Officers for 28 Police Station Areas. Along with the Quick Reaction Team (QRT), Additional Security Forces have been deputed. Three camp jails have also been built in Ranchi.
People staged a sit-in demonstration in support of the Bharat Bandh at Pithoria Chowk, Ranchi due to which traffic interrupted. Rural Superintendent of Police , Rishabh Jha had to go to convince people. Rural SPs were trying to get people to stop the jam.
There was no effect of Bandh in Pakur and also there was no effect of Bandh in Koderma District. In these Districts the condition of rail, road, and markets were normal. Police have detained several Bandh supporters in Dumka.
The dawn to dusk Bharat Bandh called by Dalit organisations under the banner of Bahujan Kranti Morcha against CAA evoked lukewarm response in Jamshedpur city areas. Barring the minority (read Muslim) dominated areas in Azadnagar (in Mango), Dhatkidih (in Bistupur) and pockets of Jugsalai, public transport including private town buses and auto-rickshaw plied normally. Most of nearly 100 private town buses plied normally. Most of the schools remained closed due to Basant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) however, higher educational institutions and commercial establishments remained open throughout the day.
