The Ganjam District Traders’ Association and other bazaar associations observed a 12-hour bandh here on Monday in response to a call given by the Odisha Traders’ Association and paid tributes to martyred CRPF Jawans. Retail traders, big showrooms and wholesalers voluntarily closed their shops and establishments. Traders holding national flags moved though the city and shouted slogans like “Bharat Mata Ki Jay” and “Pakistan Murdabad” .
The Manav Adhikar Suraksha Abhiyan postponed its 82 nd Ghant Yatra and supported the bandh. On Sunday evening, the BJP led by Ganjam district president Kahnu Charan Pati had organised a massive bike rally in the city, protesting against the attack on the Jawans. The activists vowed to work for protection of the nation’s integrity. Among others, Rama Kumar Patro, Sisir Padhy, Sunil Kumar Sahu, Madhu Sudan Sahu, Siva Adhikari, Pravat Kiran Sadangi, Kiran Kumar Sahu and UMA Panda were present.