In view of the Odisha Bandh tomorrow, the Home Department has issued alert to all District Collectors of the state. The District Collectors and District Magistrates have been directed to remain vigilant.
According to the notice, instructions have been sent to take steps to maintain law and order situation. Directives have been issued to keep strict vigil fearing disruption of emergency services.
The notice of the Odisha Bandh read as follows, “Proposed Odisha Bundh on 30.09.2026 by the members of Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan (NNKS) & Naba Nirman Yuva Chhatra Sangathan.”
It further added, “I am directed to say that the members of Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan (NNKS) & Naba Nirman Yuva Chhatra Sangathan have proposed to stage statewide General Strike on 30.09.2026 from 6 AM to 6 PM in shape of road blockades, obstruction of vehicular movements, Burning of Tyres, Traffic disruption etc. across the state over various demands. As per available inputs, various opposition parties, including left parties, BJD and Congress, have expressed support/consent towards the issue.”
“You are, therefore, requested to take all preventive and precautionary security measures to maintain law & order and remain alert against any untoward incident during the General Strike on 30.09.2026. Requisite arrangement may also be made to ensure smooth functioning of Central Government/ State Government Offices in the State. Situation may be kept under close watch to ensure maintenance of essential services in the State,” the notice concluded.
Odisha Bandh Tomorrow, Know Why
The protest is being held due to various demands. One of the most important being the errors in the text books. Another being the demand of the resignation of the School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond.
Reports say that, the CPI (M) will be supporting the demands raised by the parties. The parties spearheading the protest are Naba Nirman Yuva Chhatra Sangathan (NYCS) and the Nabnirman Krushak Sangathan (NKS).
It is worth mentioning here that on the other hand, another Odisha Bandh is scheduled to be held on October 8. It has been called by the INDIA Bloc.
