Bharat Bandh: How shutdown called by farmers hit normal life in India- In pics

All shops, malls, markets and institutions will remain closed under complete Bharat Bandh. All minor and big roads and trains will be blocked.

All services will remain suspended except for ambulance and other essential services. (Pic Credit: IANS)

Rail traffic was badly hit as farmers, farm labourers, commission agents, trade unions and activists of political parties squatted on railway lines and national highways. However, there was no report of any untoward incident from anywhere in the states. 

Protesters are sitting at 31 locations across Punjab and Haryana spanning Delhi, Ambala & Ferozepur division affecting rail movement. As per Indian Railways, train services were affected at 32 locations, 4 Shatabdi trains cancelled: Indian Railways (Pic Credit: IANS)

 

Police forces are deployed at various places to ensure peace during Bharat Bandh. (Pic Credit: IANS)

The farmers, protesting against the Centre's three new farm laws, blocked the Ghazipur border (Delhi-UP border), Chandigarh-Ambala highway, Bopura border during the ‘Bharat Bandh' called by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM).  (Pic Credit: IANS)

The police have made adequate law and order arrangements in view of the Bharat Bandh call given by farmers. (Pic Credit: IANS)

The effect of Bharat Bandh will be observed inside Delhi as well. The Bharat Bandh today, called by farmer unions, has minimal impact in Delhi. The police officials reveal that no report of a disturbance in metro and road transport services reported and major markets remain open. The situation is peaceful and remains under control. (Pic Credit: IANS)

All the political parties, except BJP and JSP, are observing Bharat Bandh called by the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha against the centre's three new farm laws. Additionally, the ruling YSR Congress Party announced its support for the strike. The state government also added that the RTC buses will not operate today till 1 PM. (Pic Credit: IANS)

Various farmers organizations, trade unions, student organizations, bar associations, political parties and representatives of state governments have supported the protest call. (Pic Credit: IANS)