BJP workers were allegedly attacked by TMC workers for chanting Jai Shri Ram and now, a 12-hour long Bandh has been announced in the Matigara area of Siliguri, West Bengal as a mark of protest. Here s all you need to know about it.
Darjeeling (WB), Aug 26 (PTI) Normal life was affected in Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts of West Bengal on Saturday due to a 24-hour bandh called by several parties to protest the murder of a school-going girl in Siliguri.
According to reports, the protesters blocked roads and highways in 16 locations in Jhargram district. Shops and markets were closed across the district since morning.
BJP spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya told reporters here that the shutdown from 6 am to 6 pm will exempt essential services like healthcare, milk supply and media.