Karnataka Bandh: Cabs, Bus Services Hit, Bengaluru Schools Closed

Normal life in the JDS-Congress ruled Karnataka today came to a standstill as Opposition parties in the state actively participated in the Bharat bandh move, called upon by Congress president Rahul Gandhi against the rising fuel prices and depreciation of rupee. Hundreds of workers belonging to the Congress, JD(S), Left parties and various other outfits came out on the streets to ensure the bandh was a success. They raised slogans against the hike in petrol and diesel prices.