Bharat Bandh Protests Affect Trains, Buses; Bengal, Kerala Hit | Read

The two-day Bharat Bandh called by ten trade unions disrupted normal life in many parts of the country. Sporadic violence was reported in West Bengal, Odisha and Kerala. Tyres were burnt and buses were vandalised at many places in West Bengal. Protesters blocked roads and obstructed train services in all the three states. Around 20 crore workers of the Central Trade Unions (CTU) are participating in the two-day nationwide strike today and tomorrow. Trade unions are protesting alleged anti-worker policies of the Central government.