The dawn-to-dusk Bharat Bandh called by Central Trade Unions on Wednesday evoked partial response across Karnataka. Apart from IT city Bengaluru, in many towns across the State the bandh was partial and with the transport corporations joining the strike it caused inconvenience to the commuters.
In Bengaluru, Government transport workers joined the strike objecting to the proposed Motor Bill and buses and auto rickshaws went off the roads causing inconvenience to office-goers and those travelling to far-off places. However private vehicles operated without any problem.
People who travelled to the city from other places were seen stranded at the railway stations and bus stations. Anticipating inconvenience to students, schools and colleges had declared a holiday on Wednesday. Banks and lIC offices did not function, affecting business.
Normal life was hit in Dharwad, Biadar, Raichur, Mysore, Davangere, Bellary and Hassan. Bengaluru Additional Commissioner of Police P Harishekaran said barring minor incidents of stoning, the situation was under control. Police had provided massive security cover to ensure peace in the city.