Bihar Bandh today, July 25: Why AISA has called a statewide protest, who is leading it and how commuters may be affected

A Bihar bandh called by the All India Students' Association (AISA) is being observed across the state on Saturday (July 25), with student groups holding protests to demand education reforms, NEET paper leak, and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The bandh has prompted heavy security arrangements in Patna and other districts, while commuters have been advised to expect disruptions in some areas.

Authorities have deployed police and paramilitary personnel at key locations, and several student leaders were detained ahead of the protests.

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What is the Bihar bandh about?

The Bihar bandh has been called by AISA and other student organisations to highlight student issues, seek reforms in the education sector and press for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak.