New Delhi: Over eight lakh traders are likely to join Bharat the Vyapar Bandh today. The bandh has been called to protest against arbitrary regulations
The All India Transport Welfare Association (AITWA) the apex body of the organised road transportation companies had announced support to the Bandh but in Uttar Pradesh, transporters were apparently divided and in several cities, trucks were seen operating even after the chakka jam began at 6 a.m.
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Bharat Bandh – over eight crore traders across India shut shop in protest against rising fuel prices and changes in GST rules
Bharat Bandh – over eight crore traders across India shut shop in protest against rising fuel prices and changes in GST rules
Sanchita DashFeb 26, 2021, 11:40 IST
Shops shut due to the Bharat BandhIANS
Industry body, The Confederation of All India
Traders (
Bharat Bandh.
Traders are protesting against the rising
fuel prices, ‘draconian’ rules in Goods and Services Tax (GST), as well as the rising power of foreign e-commerce companies in India.
As many as eight crore traders from over 40,000 trade associations have shut shop today, to mark their participation in the
Synopsis
The shutdown is being backed by the All India Transport Welfare Association which represents nearly 1 crore transporters, CAIT said. It further said that the Hawkers Joint Action Committee, a national organisation of hawkers, is also supporting today s bandh.
Traders call for nationwide strike in protest against rising fuel prices, new e-way bill and GST
Today is the day of the Bharat Vyapar Bandh called by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) to protest against draconian rules of GST and foul play by etail giants.
According to claims made by CAIT, over 40,000 business organisations across India involving more than 8 crore traders will keep their businesses shut.
The All India Transport Welfare Association (AITWA) the apex body of the organised road transportation companies had announced support to the Bandh but in Uttar Pradesh, transporters were apparently divided and in several cities, trucks were seen operating even after the chakka jam began at 6 a.m.