Shops, commercial establishments closed in Punjab in view of ‘Bharat Bandh’ call by farmers

Shops, commercial establishments closed in Punjab in view of ‘Bharat Bandh’ call by farmers
Chandigarh, Dec 8 : Shops and commercial establishments remained shut at many places in Punjab on Tuesday morning in view of a ‘Bharat Bandh’ called by agitating farmer unions to protest the Centre’s three agri laws. Petroleum dealers in the state closed filling stations to back the call for the nationwide strike. Farmers started assembling on highways and other key roads in both states from the morning. Farmer leaders have said they will block key roads and occupy toll plazas during their ‘chakka jam’ protest from 11 am to 3 pm. Police personnel have been deployed in adequate strength in both the states to maintain law and order, officials said. The Haryana Police had issued a travel advisory stating that people might face traffic blockades on various roads and highways of the state. The Government has maintained that the new laws will bring farmers better opportunities and usher in new technologies in agriculture.

By: R News India 24