Nationwide Bharat Bandh Called by Farmers' Unions Disrupts Agricultural Activities, Public Transport

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:06pm on 15 Feb 2024,Thursday India

As tensions escalate between farmers and the government, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha's call for a Gramin Bharat Bandh tomorrow has sparked disruptions nationwide. Scheduled from 6 am to 4 pm, the bandh aims to amplify demands mirroring those of protesting farmers near Delhi. Emergency services, including ambulances and medical shops, will operate unaffected, but villages will suspend all agricultural activities. Public transport will come to a halt, adding to the inconvenience. In Punjab, the state board is urged to postpone exams due to transportation challenges. Meanwhile, a panel of union ministers prepares for the third round of talks, aiming to resolve the deadlock.

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