Bharat Bandh: RJD workers pelt stones on express train in Patna

Bharat bandh called by Congress-led group of Opposition parties against rising petrol and diesel prices disrupted the normal life across India today as protesters indulged in violence despite promise of a peaceful protest. Schools, colleges and transport services were hit in parts of the country even as banks are likely to function as per usual. Trains and buses were targets of stone pelting and arson in at least Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Bihar.
According to the protest clarion issued by Congress, the Bharat Bandh intends to raise voice against 'price rise', 'fall' of rupee against the dollar and other issues that 'affect' the people across the country.