Synopsis
The shutdown is being backed by the All India Transport Welfare Association which represents nearly 1 crore transporters, CAIT said. It further said that the Hawkers Joint Action Committee, a national organisation of hawkers, is also supporting today's bandh.
Traders call for nationwide strike in protest against rising fuel prices, new e-way bill and GST
Today is the day of the Bharat Vyapar Bandh called by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) to protest against "draconian" rules of GST and foul play by etail giants.
According to claims made by CAIT, over 40,000 business organisations across India involving more than 8 crore traders will keep their businesses shut.