In Mumbai, while shops were shut, public transport didn't appear to be hit by the Bharat Bandh. Congress, MNS and NCP workers who tried to block rail and road traffic were detained by the police.
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Bharat Bandh Effect in Mumbai: Shops Shut in Several Areas, Public Transport Largely Unaffected
The Opposition-organised Bharat Bandh on Monday was partially seen in Mumbai as local trains were reported to be running normally, with about 15 minutes of delay in services.
10 Sep, 12:27 (IST)
Residents say shops except for Chemists are also shut in Bhandup. Commuters complain that BEST buses are also not being seen in the area.
10 Sep, 12:25 (IST)
Some shops are also reportedly shut in Vile Parle.
10 Sep, 12:18 (IST)
Mumbai Youth Congress workers were detained by police while trying to block traffic during their protest in Jogeshwari.
10 Sep, 12:13 (IST)
While shops are shut in some areas, local trains in Mumbai are running on schedule as per reports. Mumbai Metro services have also been restored now and are running on time.
10 Sep, 12:10 (IST)
Most shops are reportedly shut in Ghatkopar West. There are also reports of Congress and NCP protesters forcefully shutting down shops in Dahisar West.
10 Sep, 12:06 (IST)
According to reports, at least 14 BEST buses have been vandalised in areas including Lalbaug, Vashi and Parel.
10 Sep, 12:04 (IST)
Protesters try to block roads at Shivaji Chowk in Deonar.
10 Sep, 12:00 (IST)
MNS workers are demonstrating on cycles and horse carts to protest against rising fuel prices.
10 Sep, 11:57 (IST)
Some Congress workers were seen carrying out a protest march in Malad.
10 Sep, 11:51 (IST)
MNS Vice-President Nayan Kadam rides a cycle in Borivali to protest against rising fuel prices.
10 Sep, 11:49 (IST)
A few MNS workers are demonstrating at the Mumbai-Pune highway and have blocked traffic on one side of the road.
10 Sep, 11:47 (IST)
NCP workers trying to block Eastern Freeway in Chembur have been taken into custody by police.
10 Sep, 11:29 (IST)
Shops are shut in most areas of South Mumbai including Kalbadevi, Lower Parel.
10 Sep, 11:09 (IST)
Shops have been shut in Parel after MNS workers forcefully shut down shops and establishments at Bharatmata Junction Naka.
10 Sep, 11:06 (IST)
Protesters in different parts of Mumbai including Vashi and Pratiksha Nagar pelted stones at seven BEST buses. According to some reports, police have arrested Ashok Chavan and Sanjay Nirupam from Andheri Station during rail roko protest by Congress workers.
Mumbai, September 10: The Opposition-organised Bharat Bandh on Monday was partially seen in Mumbai as local trains were reported to be running normally, with about 15 minutes of delay in services. Mumbai Metro witnessed some disturbance due to protests by MNS works at DN Nagar metro station. Commuters complained of a 15-minute delay in metro services. The Opposition Congress also led a rail roko protest at the Andheri railway station today. Follow Live updates on Bharat Bandh here.
Maharashtra Congress President Ashok Chavan and Mumbai Congress President Sanjay Nirupam led thousands of activists to stage a protest outside the Andheri station bus depot, and later they got down on the railway tracks, shouting anti-government slogans.
The Mumbai Police on Sunday had served a notice to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers under section 149, stating if any law and order situation arises in Mumbai during the Bharat Bandh on September 10, they will be held responsible.
Several leaders including former ministers Naseem Khan, Manikrao Thakre, Suresh Shetty, joined the agitation as police maintained strict security at Andheri.
Public transport on roads was reported to be normal in the morning hours as autorickshaw and bus drivers refused to participate in the bandh. However, according to reports, shops downed shutters in some areas which were dominated by the Congress and MNS. Some petrol pumps were also reportedly shut in Mumbai as well as Thane due to the Bharat Bandh call given out by the Opposition.
The Congress workers also reportedly asked traders to shut shops in Dadar, Andheri and other areas. MNS workers in Mumbai forcefully shut down shops and establishments at Bharatmata Junction Naka, Parel. Some people complained of autorickshaws unwilling to ply to Andheri due to protests.
Opposition parties have called for a nationwide shutdown to protest against rising petrol and diesel prices. The impact of the bandh was also seen in other parts of the country including Bihar, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.
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