All shops, malls, markets and commercial establishments will remain shut today in view of 'Bharat Bandh' call, say protesting farmers. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news
Public and private transport remained off the roads in Punjab
A 12-hour "Bharat Bandh" called by farmer unions had a minimal impact in Delhi with no report of disturbance in road transport while the major markets also remained open
The entry and exit gates of Tikri border, Bahadurgarh city and Brigadier Hoshiar Singh metro stations, which were closed briefly as a precautionary measure in view of Bharat Bandh, have been opened
India's history shows that 'satyagraha' ends atrocities, injustice and arrogance, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, expressing support for the 'Bharat Bandh' called by farmer unions
Farmers are observing 'Bharat Bandh' today to mark completion of four months of their agitation against the central farm laws.The bandh, called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), will be observed till 6 pm. All roads and trains will be blocked and all services are expected to remain suspended, except for ambulance and other essential services.Meanwhile, Delhi Police said that Ghazipur border NH-24 (both carriageway) has been closed for traffic movemnt."Traffic Alert Traffic movement is closed on Ghazipur Border NH-24 (Both carriageway), Kindly avoid the stretch COVID PRECAUTIONS: WEAR MASK, MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING, KEEP HAND HYGIENE," Delhi Traffic Police tweetd.According to a statement issued by the SKM, the bandh has been called for the repeal of three agricultural laws, for law on Minimum Support Prices (MSP) and procurement, cancellation of all police cases against farmers, rollback of "electricity bill and pollution bill" and for reducing prices of diesel, petrol and gas.The .
All personnel of the Delhi Police will be on the ground on Thursday as part of arrangements made by the police force for the Bharat Bandh called by farmer unions against the central farm laws
Rail and road transportation services are likely to be affected and markets may remain closed in parts of the country on Friday
Farmer leaders on Wednesday said they were preparing to intensify the agitation against the three farm laws.
Farmer unions on Wednesday called for a Bharat bandh on March 26, when their protest at Delhi's borders against the Centre's three new farm laws completes four months
The call for the bandh was given by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) observed the 12-hour shutdown in protest against Goods and Services Tax (GST), hike in fuel price and e-way bill
Traders' body CAIT on Thursday said all commercial markets across the country will remain closed on February 26 in view of its 'Bharat Bandh' call
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Farmers blocked national highways and other key roads at many places in Punjab and Haryana today
The govt has again assured farmers that MSP would be maintained, but incorporating it as part of the Acts seems clearly out of the question
In several parts of the country, including in BJP-ruled Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh, life continued unimpeded
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