Amid the ongoing protests in the state, several Maratha groups demanding reservation for the community in jobs and education have declared a day-long bandh in Maharashtra, barring Navi Mumbai and Thane, on Thursday, 9 August.
Fearing violence, authorities have ordered the closure of schools and colleges in some areas across the state.
- Several pro-quota Maratha groups will be observing a day-long bandh in Maharashtra on 9 August
- The bandh will not be observed in Navi Mumbai due to “sensitive issues”
- 2200 policemen, 900 home guards , 3 SRPF coy, 1 RAF company, 20 striking platoons have been deployed at Pune
Protesters Burn Bicycles in Pune’s Kothrud
Protesters on Thursday set ablaze two bicycles in Pune’s Kothrud area while protesting to demand for reservation for the Maratha community.
Maharashtra Bandh: Protesters Cover Their Eyes and Mouth with Black Ribbons
Protesters cover their eyes and mouth with black ribbons during protest demanding Maratha reservations on Thursday, 8 August.
(ANI)
Protests Turn Violent in Solapur over Stone Pelting
Protests turn violent in Solapur as agitators pelted stones on shops, reported News18. Heavy police deployment seen in the area.
(News18)
Maharashtra Bandh: Reports of Stone Pelting Emerge from Pune
Incidents of stone pelting have been reported from the Somwar Peth area of Pune, as per News18.
The protesters have also halted buses and other vehicles at several areas of Maharashtra on Thursday 9 August.
The state government has committed that it will take back cases filed against the protesters, but not serious ones that involve instances of arson and damage to public properties.
(News18)