Strike paralyses parts of India

Kolkata/New Delhi: Millions of people struck work and scores of flights were cancelled as a 24-hour nationwide strike called by eight trade unions against rising prices and privatisation disrupted life in parts of India, particularly those ruled by Left parties. The strike was virtually complete in the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) ruled states of West Bengal, Tripura and Kerala, while it evoked a mixed response in states like Tamil Nadu and a tepid reaction in Karnataka.

Image: Members of AIUTUC shout slogans while holding placards as they block a train at railway station, during their nationwaide strike against hike in prices of essential commodities, in Bhubaneswar on September 7, 2010.

Text: IANS

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