Mixed response to bandh

RANCHI, SEPT. 22. The 12-hour Jharkhand bandh called jointly by the Adivasi Jharkhand Janadhikar Manch (AJJM) and the Adivasi Chatra Sangh (ACS) to protest the State Government's reservation policy evoked mixed response today.

The bandh was generally peaceful, the Director General of Police, Mr. T.P. Sinha said. Major business establishments downed their shutters, but some small shops were open.

The Bandh was called to protest the State Government's reservation policy which accords 32 per cent reservation to tribals in government jobs in the State. The AJJM and ACS had been demanding 60 per cent reservation for tribals.

- PTI

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