Expressway, Markets Shut In Some Parts Amid Nationwide Bandh

Bharat Bandh -- a nationwide shutdown against the new farm laws called by the protesting farmers -- affected transport services and shops, particularly those selling fruits and vegetables, in some states. The Delhi-Meerut Expressway was blocked for 4 hours. Mumbai's biggest agricultural market in Vashi was shut. In Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow's biggest fruit and vegetable market was also shut. The Congress, AAP, DMK, TRS -- all backed the shutdown.