Non-Tribal Calls For Bandh On March 6 Amid Language Row: Jharkhand

Non-tribal organizations led by Bhojpuri Magahi Maithili Angika Manch (BMMAM) announced Jharkhand Bandh, on March 6. The bandh was in demand to the inclusion of Bhojpuri and Magahi in the list of regional languages of the Dhanbad and Bokaro districts, in the State. Notably, the Jharkhand government has withdrawn Bhojpuri and Magahi from the list of regional languages on February 18 amid state-wide protests, stating these languages aren't widely spoken.