Bharat Bandh today: Effect of the nationwide strike, in pics

The 'Delhi Chalo' farmers' protest at border points in New Delhi entered the 13th day on Tuesday (December 8). Farmer unions have called for a nationwide strike today to press for repeal of the Centre's agri laws. Nearly all Opposition parties and several trade unions have extended their support to the bandh and are taking part in the nationwide shutdown. Heavy security deployment is seen in Delhi and NCR regions. 

Farmer union sit on protest, block Delhi-Ghaziabad nation highway during Bharat Bandh against central farm laws. Traffic on both sides of the raods disrupted. 

Delhi-Ghaziabad NH-44 highway blocked due to farmers protest. 

Heavy police deployment on Delhi's Tikri border on Tuesday during Bharat Bandh called by farmers'' unions on December 8 to oppose and seek repeal of three new central farm legislations.

Police patrol Sadar Bazar area of Delhi during Bharat Bandh protest. 

CPI-M workers stage protest during Bharat Bandh protest against central farm laws in Patna. 

Security force deployment in Jammu during Bharat Bandh protest called by farmers against agri laws. However, normal life remained mostly unaffected in Jammu and commercial vehicles were seen plying on roads and most of market areas remained open.