Bharat bandh hits normal life, transport services affected in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu

The central trade unions have called the two-day nationwide strike to protest against "the anti-worker, anti-farmer, anti-people and anti-national policies" of the central government.

New Delhi: Normal life was disrupted at some cities in West Bengal, Kerala and Tamil Nadu in the wake of 'Bharat Bandh' called by central trade unions on  Monday (March 28, 2022).

Banking and transportation were among the services that were affected due to the two-day nationwide strike. The central trade unions are protesting against "the anti-worker, anti-farmer, anti-people and anti-national policies" of the central government.

Transport services were affected in a few districts in West Bengal as protesters blocked roads and halted train movement at some railway stations on the Howrah and Sealdah sections.

Operations at offices, educational institutions and commercial establishments, however, were unaffected in most parts of the state, even as the trade unions backed by the Left Front exuded confidence that the strike would be successful on both days.

Banking services were partially impacted as branches in a few areas downed shutters with a section of employees not reporting for duty, while many ATMs remained closed. There was no impact on the functioning of new-generation private sector banks.