Schools in Punjab to remain closed on August 9

The Punjab state government has decided to close all schools on August 9, 2023, in response to a bandh appeal from the Dalit and Christian communities in the state. The communities called for a bandh in solidarity with violent clashes in Manipur. 

The Dalit and Christian communities will jointly organise this state wise bandh on August 9. Today, August 7, both communities organised a press conference at Press Club of Jalandhar and formed



the Manipur Insaf Morcha, as well as announced the Punjab Bandh. The president of Manipur Insaf Morcha, Surjit Thapar stated that the movement would be conducted from 9 AM to 5 PM on August 9.

According to the media reports, The state government has decided to close schools tomorrow, August 9, in the interest of ensuring the safety of the students. The decision aims to prevent any untoward incident and protect the well being of the students.