Maharashtra Bandh Today In Support Of Students: Check What's Open And Shut

Mumbai: The ongoing protests bu the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and students in the national capital over the NEET paper leak have now spread to various states across the country. Following students protest on Wednesday in Bihar's Patna, a shutdown has been called in Maharashtra in support of the students. 

Who has called a Maharashtra Bandh?

Prakash Ambedkar, head of the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) and grandson of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, has called for a Maharashtra shutdown on Thursday. The state government is fully alert to this shutdown and has issued necessary instructions to security agencies to maintain law and order.

The grandson of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar in a press conference said that left-wing political parties, educational institutions and coaching centers have supported the bandh. 

Buldhana, Maharashtra: The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA)-called Maharashtra bandh received a strong response in Buldhana, protesting the alleged lathi-charge on students at Jantar Mantar, Delhi. Several shops remained closed, and VBA workers held peaceful demonstrations demanding… pic.twitter.com/XV0XBrqf2S

— IANS (@ians_india) July 23, 2026

What will remain open?

Some shops and markets may remain closed in few areas in support of the shutdown. However, essential services will remain operational during this time. However, if protests happen, traffic disruptions and road blockages may occur. 

Manmad, Maharashtra: A bandh called by the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi in Manmad, protesting the lathi-charge on students at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, received support from all political parties, with shops across the city remaining closed. pic.twitter.com/1nXm4VWEVD

— IANS (@ians_india) July 23, 2026

The Maharashtra bandh is expected to disrupt normal life in many parts of the state. However, its impact will depend on support for the bandh in individual districts and local administration arrangements. Public transport, such as bus services, may be affected in many cities. Taxi and auto drivers are also likely to join the bandh in some areas. Shops, markets, and malls may remain closed in many cities. Some private schools and colleges may announce online classes or holidays as a precaution.