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Maharashtra bandh called on July 23
Mid-day··22 Jul
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar has called for a statewide bandh in Maharashtra on July 23, 2026, protesting the Centre's education policies and alleged police action against Cockroach Janta Party supporters during the Delhi agitation. Addressing reporters in Mumbai on Tuesday, Ambedkar appealed to students, political parties and the public to join the shutdown across the state.
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What It Means For You
- If you live or work in Maharashtra, plan for possible transport and shop closures on July 23.
- Students and parents may see local solidarity protests linked to the national NEET agitation.
- Commuters should check updates before travel as bandhs often affect buses, trains and offices.
What's Happening
- VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar called a statewide Maharashtra bandh on July 23, 2026.
- The shutdown targets Centre education policies and alleged police action on Delhi CJP protesters.
- Ambedkar appealed to students, parties and the public to join the protest across Maharashtra.
Bandh Follows Delhi Protest Crackdown
- The call follows the July 20 CJP march to Parliament and clashes with Delhi Police.
- Demonstrations in support of the movement have already spread to several Maharashtra cities.
- Ambedkar said he had not coordinated the bandh with other state political leaders beforehand.
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