The bandh was seen to have a good amount of support as most grocery shops were closed after 10 am. Federation of Traders Associations of Pune (FATP) stated that it has extended support to the bandh and shops will be closed until 3pm.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Most shops and businesses remained closed in Pune city on Tuesday morning in response to a call for `bandh (shut-down) given by opposition parties to protest comments against Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and other iconic leaders of the state. India News | Shops Closed in Pune as Part of Shut-down to Protest Comments Against Shivaji Maharaj, Others.
Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) members Congress, Shiv Sena-UBT, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), around three dozen Maratha, Shiv Premi and Muslim organisations, the royal descendent Chhatrapati Udayanraje Bhosale and a large number of women walked in the silent march from Deccan to Lal Mahal areas of Pune City.