Maharashtra Bandh 2024: Will Schools, Colleges Be Closed on August 24 in Pune? What You Should Know

Mumbai: Schools are likely to remain closed tomorrow, August 24, in several regions of the state on account of Maharashtra Bandh 2024. However, the administration has not released any circulars regarding this yet. As per speculation, the schools, colleges and other educational institutions are expected to be closed. It must be noted that several schools in the state are usually closed on Saturday. Parents should either wait for any confirmation from the district administration or state government or contact the respective school authorities. 

Maharashtra Bandh 2024

Maharashtra Bandh has been announced by Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray. The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has called for a massive protest against the sexual assault of two four-year-old girls at a school in Badlapur in the Thane district. The accused, Akshay Shinde (23), a sweeper at the school, was arrested last week.

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on X called it a non-political move and urged everyone to unite for the "safety of our daughters." As per reports, MVA allies—Congress, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP (SP) headed by Sharad Pawar will participate in the Maharashtra Bandh.

The Office of Uddhav Thackeray on the official X (formally Twitter) handle tweeted, “Mahavikas Aghadi has announced Maharashtra Bandh on August 24 to protest against the atrocities in Badlapur. This bandh is not political but to protest and curb the perversity.”