In support of the National Bandh today,
Balangir also observed a complete Bandh that hit normal life. The dawn to
dusk bandh was called by BJD, BJP and KKD (Koshal Kranit Dal) in Balangir.
In response to the Bandh all the government
and private offices remained closed. The schools and colleges of the town were
also remained closed while business establishments remained out of trading. Even
vehicular traffic was come to standstill except Police, Press and medical
vehicles.
In the morning, KKD
burnt an effigy of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Pattanaik protesting against
the step motherly attitude to the region. The event was followed by rail-roko
at the main ‘Balangir’ station.
It was marked that People
from all walks of life extended their support to the bandh call. The call was against
the steep hike in petrol price and for a demand to lower VAT.
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