Bharat Bandh Called On 21 To Oppose Supreme Court Verdict On SC Classification

Bharat Bandh has been called on August 21st by the Anti-SC Classification Struggle Committee, demanding the withdrawal of the recent Supreme Court verdict on SCs. Various Dalit organizations and public associations have united under this banner, with leaders emphasizing the need for a large-scale protest to safeguard the rights of Dalits and other marginalized communities.

• Formation of Anti-SC Classification Struggle Committee

Telangana – Andhra Pradesh (Before It’s News – IC): In a meeting held at Parivarthana Law Chambers in Himayatnagar, Hyderabad, leaders from multiple Dalit parties and public associations came together to form the Anti-SC Classification Struggle Committee. Vadlamuri Krishna Swaroop, Supreme Court advocate and National President of the Dalit Bahujan Party, announced the formation of this committee. “The ruling parties, driven by Manuvaada ideology, are conspiring to undermine the Dalit struggle for statehood. The recent classification factor is a part of this social conspiracy,” he alleged.

• Call for nationwide protests on 21

Krishna Swaroop called for nationwide protests on August 21, urging people to organize rallies at Dr. B R Ambedkar statues across the country. “We must fight against the classification and the ruling government’s attempts to dismantle reservations through the Supreme Court verdict. This is a time to unite and resist these oppressive measures,” he asserted, emphasizing the importance of collective action.

• Leaders rally against SC verdict

Several leaders expressed their opposition to the Supreme Court’s decision and its implications for the Dalit community. “The time has come to force the state governments to reconsider their stance. We must prepare to bend their necks and ensure justice for our communities,” declared Vadlamuri Krishna Shyarup, Chairman of the National Committee of the Anti-Classification Struggle.

Gavvala Srikanth was unanimously appointed as the President of the Telangana State Committee of the SC, ST Anti-Classification Struggle Committee during the meeting. Other leaders present included Dr. VL Raja, National President of Malamahanadu, JN Rao, Telangana State President, and Jonnala Gadda Bhaskar Rao, National Vice President.

• Unified demand for justice

The leaders called on all those who oppose the classification to join the protests and support the cause. “We stand united in our demand for justice. The state governments must listen to our voices and act accordingly,” said Pasula Rajalingam, General Secretary of the All India SC, ST Advocates Forum, Telangana State.

The event was also attended by leaders S Ashok, Telangana State President of the Republic Party of India (RPI), Dulle Venkatesh, President of Netakani Mahar Welfare Association, Dalit Bahujan Party (DBP) State Legal Cell Working President S Vasantha Rao, State Convener Goli Naresh, Greater President Subbarao, Malamahanadu Leaders Arla Ramesh, Greater Women President Bhupalli Hemalatha and others were present.and various other Dalit leaders, all of whom pledged their support to the movement.

The Bharat Bandh on August 21st is poised to be a significant demonstration of unity among Dalit communities, as they stand against the perceived threats to their constitutional rights and social justice.

(Source: IAIJ/BIN/DPJB)