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Maharashtra bandh: A look at how fake news found its way into narrative of Dalit-Maratha standoff
Fp Staff •The Maharashtra bandh called by Prakash Ambedkar's Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh was a successful one even as Ambedkar told Firstpost that he wanted "to congratulate the protesters for keeping their calm when emotions were running high."
Maharashtra bandh costs Fadnavis govt Rs 700 cr in last 48 hours: Dalit anger brings Mumbai to a halt
Team 101reporters •The state-wide bandh (strike) called by Dalit leader Prakash Ambedkar in Maharashtra on Wednesday, which saw huge backing by Bahujans, was subsequently withdrawn in evening on the same day.
Bhima-Koregaon violence in Maharashtra: Path to 2019 Lok Sabha election will meander through social unrest
Sreemoy Talukdar •It is still unclear who instigated the Bhima-Koregaon clash that sent ripples of violence and rioting across Maharashtra but the political reactions to the unfortunate incident points to a disturbing road ahead as the country hurtles towards the 2019 general elections.
Sharad Yadav blames Maharashtra govt's 'lapse' for Bhima-Koregaon violence, says attacks on Dalits rising under BJP rule
•Former Rajya Sabha MP Sharad Yadav on Wednesday targeted the BJP over the cast violence in Maharashtra, alleging that attacks on Dalits and other "oppressed" classes have been increasing under its governments at the centre and in states.
Maharashtra bandh brings Mumbai to a halt; tension in Pune, Nagpur and Aurangabad amid day-long shutdown
Fp Staff •Dalit groups, which had called for a complete shutdown in the state in protest against the violent clashes that broke out during the Bhima Koregaon battle anniversary in Pune, called off the Maharashtra strike on Wednesday evening.
Maharashtra bandh as it happened: Will monitor CCTV footage to probe incidents of violence, says Fadnavis; protests called off
Fp Staff •Prakash Ambedkar has called for Maharashtra bandh on Wednesday to protest the state government's "failure" to stop the violence in Koregoan
Maharashtra shutdown: Amid tight police security, processions across Mumbai; protesters halt trains in Palghar, Thane
Ians •The Maharashtra shutdown called by some Dalit parties started with processions in Mumbai and attempts to block suburban train services in Thane and Palghar amid tight security across the state.