A 48 hours Bharat bandh or a nationwide strike called by different trade unions to protest against government policies has kicked off in several states on Monday.
The proceedings of the Rajya Sabha on Monday were adjourned for 45 minutes till 12 p.m. amid the opposition s uproar to discuss the increased petrol and diesel prices, LPG rates, overall inflation and other issues.CPI MP Binoy Viswam and CPI-M .