India witnesses for ‘bharat bandh’, railway and bus services affected

Jan 08, 2020

Chennai/Mumbai/Guwahati (Assam)/Hyderabad/Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Jan 08 (ANI): Several states in India called for ‘bharat bandh’ against anti-worker policies of Central Government on Jan 08. In Hyderabad, commuters faced difficulties as bus service were also affected. Protesters demand during ‘bharat bandh’ includes the Centre to drop the proposed labour reform. In Mumbai, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited employees protested against government decision of strategic disinvestment of Bharat Petroleum. Protesters raised anti-government slogans and criticised the Centre for its policies. They were holding placards, posters and banners against the government.