Odisha is observing a 12-hour Odisha bandh today, called by the Nabnirman Krushak Sangathan over a six-point charter of demands. The bandh began at 6 AM and is scheduled to continue until 6 PM.
One of the organisation’s key demands is the resignation of the School and Mass Education Minister over errors reported in school textbooks. The group has called for statewide support for the protest.
Odisha bandh today: What is likely to be affected?
The organisation has appealed to people to observe the bandh peacefully and has asked supporters not to disrupt essential services.
Shops and markets are expected to remain closed in several areas, while public transport may face disruption. Bus services are particularly expected to be affected during the bandh.
Train services, however, have been kept outside the scope of the bandh, according to the information provided by the organisation.
The Nabnirman Yuva Chhatra Sangathan is also taking part in the agitation. Its members are scheduled to begin their programme from Baramunda in Bhubaneswar, with picketing planned at different locations.
Impact reported from different parts of Odisha
The bandh is being observed across the state, although its impact is varying from one location to another.
In Jagatsinghpur, the bandh has affected normal activities, according to the source information. The report focuses on the local impact of the statewide protest.
In Cuttack, however, the bandh reportedly had no visible impact, with the effect described as negligible in the city. No further verified details were provided regarding traffic movement, business activity or administrative measures in Cuttack.
The differing local response indicates that the effect of the statewide bandh may not be uniform across Odisha.
Six-point demands and textbook controversy
The resignation of the School and Mass Education Minister is among the demands raised by the Nabnirman Krushak Sangathan. The demand has been linked to the issue of errors in school textbooks.
The organisation has made the six-point charter the basis for the statewide bandh and has urged the public to support the agitation.
The group has also appealed to its supporters to maintain peace while observing the shutdown and avoid interfering with essential services.
The Odisha bandh today is scheduled to continue until 6 PM. Its impact on shops, markets and bus services is expected to vary across districts, while train services remain outside the bandh.
