Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Western UP Bandh Over High Court Bench Demand
People in western Uttar Pradesh held a big protest called a 'bandh' to ask for a new High Court bench in their region.
They closed shops, schools, and even doctor's offices to show how serious they are.
Lawyers and many groups joined together to say that traveling to the Allahabad High Court is too far and hard for people.
They also said that politicians have not been listening to their requests for a long time.
Some people even argued about the protest, but in the end, everyone supported the shutdown.
The protest is happening because people feel that the government has not been fair to their region.
A complete shutdown was observed across 22 districts of western Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday.
The protest was organized by the Kendriya Sangharash Samiti to demand a High Court bench in the region.
Markets, schools, colleges, and outpatient services were closed, while emergency services continued.
Lawyers and over 1,200 organizations supported the shutdown, citing the long distances to the Allahabad High Court.
Political parties like Congress and BSP supported the protest, alleging political neglect and dominance of eastern Uttar Pradesh.
- Who
- Lawyers, traders, and over 1,200 organizations in western Uttar Pradesh
- What
- A complete shutdown across 22 districts demanding a High Court bench
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- 22 districts of western Uttar Pradesh, with Meerut as the epicenter
- Why
- To demand the establishment of a High Court bench in the region, citing long distances to the Allahabad High Court and political neglect
- Location
- 22 districts of western Uttar Pradesh
- Organizer
- Kendriya Sangharash Samiti
- Supporting Organizations
- Over 1,200 organizations
- Impacted Services
- Markets, schools, colleges, outpatient services
- Protest Slogans
- Bench nahi to vote nahi
- Political Parties Involved
- Congress, BSP