BJP workers in Ranchi blocked roads and burned tyres, enforcing a statewide bandh to protest police action against job aspirants marching to the state Assembly.
The BJP's statewide bandh is from 8:00am to midnight
Aug 11, 2026
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What's the storyRanchi witnessed widespread protests on Tuesday as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers blocked roads and burned tires in response to a police crackdown on student protesters.
The BJP had called for a statewide bandh from 8:00am to midnight after police resorted to water cannons, tear gas, and batons to disperse job aspirants marching toward the state assembly on Monday.
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