The second day of the Jharkhand bandh saw protesters blocking the Ranchi-Patna highway, leading to long queues of vehicles. The bandh was called by several political parties to demand the withdrawal of three agricultural laws and to protest against rising fuel prices. All schools in Jharkhand will remain closed from June 12 to 14 as a precautionary measure.
In other news, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray met with Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in Srinagar. Meanwhile, a Kendriya Vidyalaya student in Dhanbad drowned while taking a bath in the Maithon Dam.
Heavy rain and storms in Pakistan have caused havoc, with 25 people killed and 145 injured. In New Delhi, thousands attended the Aam Aadmi Party’s rally against the Centre’s ordinance amid intense heat.
Jharkhand State Students’ Union activists have blocked the Tata-Kandra road to protest the state’s employment policy. In addition, the trial run of the Patna-Ranchi Vande Bharat train is scheduled for tomorrow.
As the bandh continues, commuters are facing difficulty with blocked roads and increased traffic. The situation remains tense as political parties refuse to back down from their demands. Stay tuned for further updates.
