5 Pics: Nationwide Strike Hits Commuters, Clashes in Bengal

Ten central trade unions today called off their one-day nationwide strike,after their talks with a group of senior ministers last week failed to yield desired results.

  • Trade union activists shout slogans against the central government during a protest rally in Ranchi.
    Trade union activists shout slogans against the central government during a protest rally in Ranchi.
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  • Cyclists and pedestrians use a flyover road empty of traffic during a general strike in Kolkata.
    Cyclists and pedestrians use a flyover road empty of traffic during a general strike in Kolkata.
  • Police try to close the gate of a police van as trade union activists try it open during a protest in Kolkata.
    Police try to close the gate of a police van as trade union activists try it open during a protest in Kolkata.
  • Commuters are seen on empty roads during a nationwide strike called by trade unions against the central government in Agartala.
    Commuters are seen on empty roads during a nationwide strike called by trade unions against the central government in Agartala.
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  • Members of auto drivers union participate in a protest rally in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad.
    Members of auto drivers union participate in a protest rally in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad.