August 22nd 2024.
The city of Rourkela saw a successful 12-hour Bharat bandh, organized by various organizations representing the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The event was marked by a peaceful atmosphere, with no reports of violence or disturbance of law and order in Sundargarh district. In a show of solidarity, even public transport unions joined in by keeping their vehicles off the road. The Mo Bus, which had been operating for a short while, also ceased its services after 9 am.
Despite the call for a bandh, there was no pressure or forceful closure of schools. However, a few prominent educational institutions remained closed as students chose to stay away. On the industrial front, production in some units continued as usual, unaffected by the bandh. Officials from Rourkela Steel Plant confirmed that attendance was recorded at an impressive 99%, with no impact on production. Similarly, Sundargarh MCL's production was not hampered by the bandh either.
While there were some visible effects of the bandh in urban areas, most of the rural areas seemed to be unaffected. In cities like Rourkela, Sundargarh, Biramitrapur, Bonai, and Rajgangpur, the bandh was successful in its objective, as banks and offices remained closed. Police officials reported that the bandh was carried out peacefully, without any major incidents.
Overall, it can be said that the Bharat bandh in Rourkela and Sundargarh district was a well-organized and successful event, with minimal disruption to daily life. It served as a powerful display of unity and determination among the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and their supporters.
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