Chaos gripped Shivpuri district today as a fierce UGC protest Shivpuri clashed with BJP's budget programmes during the nationwide Bharat Bandh against UGC laws. Protesters stormed venues, threw chairs, and forced leaders to flee, marking a tense standoff just hours ago. This disruption highlights growing unrest over education reforms amid budget discussions.
Bharat Bandh Sparks Violence in Karera
In Karera town, BJP's budget event near the police aid centre was underway when agitators arrived. State Vice-President Ranveer Singh Rawat was addressing the crowd via LCD broadcast.
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Protesters climbed the stage, raising anti-UGC slogans.
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They switched off the LCD screen and hurled chairs, creating panic.
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Citing security risks, Rawat fled the venue; the programme was cancelled.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of pandemonium, with chairs flying and slogans echoing. "It was sudden—everything stopped in minutes," said a local attendee.
Stage Stormed at Madhav Chowk, Shivpuri
Similar drama unfolded at Madhav Chowk in Shivpuri city. BJP had pitched a tent for another budget programme, attended by District President Jaswant Jatav and Municipal President Gayatri Sharma.
Protesters rushed the stage, shouting demands against UGC norms. They powered down the LCD midway, halting proceedings. Additional SP Sanjeev Mule arrived swiftly, restoring order. Agitators submitted a memorandum to Jatav before dispersing.
This Bharat Bandh Shivpuri escalation ties into national outrage over UGC's proposed rules, seen as curtailing student rights. With Union Budget fresh in focus, these protests question policy impacts on youth.
Vandalism Hits Local Shops
The unrest spilled beyond political stages. In Karera, bandh enforcers targeted shops:
Police reported no serious injuries or major clashes, but tensions simmer. "We're monitoring to prevent escalation," said a senior officer.
Why This Matters Now
As Bharat Bandh gains momentum across Madhya Pradesh, the UGC protest Shivpuri underscores education policy friction amid economic talks. BJP leaders decry it as "planned disruption," while protesters demand UGC law rollback. With state elections looming, such BJP budget programmes disruption could shape political narratives.
