Punjab bandh LIVE updates: Schools in Punjab to remain closed today due to 'bandh' by Dalit, Christian community

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Punjab bandh LIVE: In a collaborative effort, the Dalit and Christian groups on 9 August have called for statewide shutdown, aiming to highlight pressing concerns in Manipur. The Christian Brotherhood convened a media briefing at the Jalandhar Press Club and launched the Manipur Insaf Morcha, formally declaring the upcoming Punjab strike, TOI reported.

Surjit Thapar, President of Manipur Insaaf Morcha, detailed the strategy, specifying that the state's movement would be paused from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on August 9.With a concern for potential disruptions and a priority on safeguarding children, the state authorities have opted to keep schools shut today. This measure is intended to avert any undesirable occurrences and uphold the students' safety.Catch all the LIVE Updates on Punjab bandh herePunjab bandh LIVE updates: The bandh movement is a reaction to the broader and ongoing problem of ethnic turmoil that erupted in Manipur on May 3.

The unrest ensued after a 'Tribal Solidarity March,' arranged by hill districts, was held to counter the Meitei community's plea for Scheduled Tribe (ST) classification. With more than 160 fatalities and numerous injuries, the call for a bandh echoes as a potent plea for justice and increased awareness.Punjab bandh LIVE updates: Surjit Thapar, President of Manipur Insaaf Morcha, detailed the strategy, specifying that the state's movement would be paused from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on August 9.Punjab bandh live updates: Petrol pumps, local shops will remain operational, however, with an exception for places where the likelihood of unrest is high, Hindustan Times has reported.