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BJP Launches Jharkhand Bandh, Streets Shut Down in Mass Protest
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 06:03 PM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) declared a statewide bandh in Jharkhand, shutting down public transport and businesses as part of a protest against the ruling party's policies.
On Thursday, the BJP announced a statewide bandh in Jharkhand, urging citizens to stay home and protest against the ruling party’s policies.
Hundreds of BJP supporters gathered in major towns, blocking roads, setting up protest stalls, and chanting slogans. The bandh saw widespread participation across the state.
Public transport services were halted, schools and markets remained closed, and many businesses reported a sharp decline in footfall. The bandh disrupted normal civic life for most of the day.
The state government deployed police to maintain order, but no major incidents or injuries were reported. The bandh ended by evening as authorities restored limited services.
Hundreds of BJP supporters gathered in major towns, blocking roads, setting up protest stalls, and chanting slogans. The bandh saw widespread participation across the state.
Public transport services were halted, schools and markets remained closed, and many businesses reported a sharp decline in footfall. The bandh disrupted normal civic life for most of the day.
The state government deployed police to maintain order, but no major incidents or injuries were reported. The bandh ended by evening as authorities restored limited services.