Bharat Bandh: Slight effect in the state

The nation-wide ‘Bharat Bandh’ call given by Congress is likely to impact the day-to-day operations in the State, at least for a brief while, on Monday.With elections around the corner, the Bharat Bandh would also be a show of strength for the Congress which is trying hard to make the strike a success. Even the trade unions of TSRTC and lorry owners association have extended support for the bandh and will observe a sympathy strike for a short while on Monday.

Fuel stations operators association also said that they would be shutting down the stations if there was such a demand from the protesters on Monday. Meanwhile, several educational institutions have suspended classes on Monday. However, the district education officer) has not issued a circular relating to a holiday.