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As the all-India strike called by trade unions enters its second and final day today, banking and transport services are likely to be affected. (Image: PTI)
A man pedals his bicycle through a closed market during the strike called by All Assam Students Union (AASU) and the North East Students' Organisation (NESO) to protest against the government's bid to pass a bill in parliament to give citizenship to non-Muslims from neighbouring countries, in Guwahati. (Image: Reuters)
A security personnel sits inside an empty post office during an anti-government two-day nationwide strike by various trade unions in Ahmedabad. (Image: Reuters)
Activists of the Center of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) shout slogans during an anti-government protest rally, organised as part of a two-day nationwide strike by various trade unions in Ahmedabad. (Image: Reuters)
Supporters of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPI (M) are detained by police during an anti-government protest rally, organised as part of two days nationwide strike by various trade unions in Kolkata. (Image: Reuters)
Over 32,000 BEST employees went on an indefinite strike on Tuesday over various demands, including higher salaries. (Image: News18)
People stand in a queue as they wait for taxis at Chhatrapati Maharaj Shivaji Terminus during an indefinite strike by BEST employees, in Mumbai. (Image: PTI)
Traffic congestion near Bengaluru’s town hall as protesters gathered in front of the municipal building. Only 13% of BMTC buses (428 out of 3226 services) are operational today. Yesterday, on the first day of the strike 36% of the buses were plying. (Image: News18)
Stone pelting incidences occurred in and around Bangalore in the wee hours of the morning. 12 KSRTC buses were attacked near Wilson garden, Nelamangala road, Mysore road, Audugodi and Madanayakanahalli. (Image: News18)
Stranded passengers wait at Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) during a strike called by All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and the North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) in protest against Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, in Guwahati. (Image: PTI)
Activists under various student union outfits protest against Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, in Khumulwng, West Tripura. (Image: PTI)
Roads were blocked during the 48-hour-long nationwide general strike called by central trade unions protesting against the "anti-people" policies of the Centre, in Agartala. (Image: PTI)
Police personnel control protestors during the 48-hour-long nationwide general strike called by central trade unions protesting against the "anti-people" policies of the Centre, in Agartala. (Image: PTI)
Police personnel look on as tyres are seen ablaze during a strike called by All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and the North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) in protest against Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, in Dibrugarh. (Image: PTI)
Police personnel control a fire blocking the road set by protestors under various student union outfits protesting against Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, in Khumulwng. (Image: PTI)
The nationwide general strike has disrupted normal life as transport, bank and other services have been affected in several cities. (Image: News18)
The bandh has been called by 10 trade unions across the country against what they believe are "anti-labour policies of Modi government". (Image: News18)
Workers from the power, steel, auto, and financial services sector are all set to participate in the 'historic event'. (Image: News18)
SBSTC buses were allegedly ransacked by the supporters of trade unions in West Bengal. (Image: News18)
On the other hand, there was fresh tension at Hutton road of Asansol city after the band supporters forcefully tried to shut down the shops and private buses. (Image: News18)
Left Democratic Party block trains during the 48-hour-long nationwide general strike called by central trade unions protesting against the "anti-people" policies of the Centre, in Guwahati. (Image: PTI)
Protestors block trains in Bengal. (Image: News18)
A view of a deserted market during a strike called by All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and the North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) in protest against Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, in Guwahati. (Image: PTI)
Centre of Indian Trade Union (CITU) activists and ally organizations block a train during the 48-hour-long nationwide general strike called by central trade unions protesting against the "anti-people" policies of the Centre, in Guwahati. (Image: PTI)
Protestors block trains in Bengal. (Image: News18)
A policeman clears burning tyres off the NH-16 during a 48-hour-long nationwide general strike called by central trade unions in protest against the "anti-people" policies of the Centre, in Bhubaneswar. (Image: PTI)
Workers travel in a pick-up van during the 48-hour-long nationwide general strike called by central trade unions protesting against the "anti-people" policies of the Centre, in Guwahati. (Image: PTI)
Police personnel clash with protesting Anganwadi volunteers during the 48-hour-long nationwide general strike called by central trade unions protesting against the "anti-people" policies of the Centre, in Patna. (Image: PTI)
Protestors block trains in Bengal. (Image: News18)
Activists under the banner of All India Trade Union Congress block Venad Express during a 48-hour-long nationwide general strike called by central trade unions in protest against the "anti-people" policies of the Centre, in Thiruvananthapuram. (Image: PTI)
Central trade union activists block a train during their 48-hour-long nationwide general strike in protest against the "anti-people" policies of the Centre, in Bhubaneswar. (Image: PTI)
Police in Kolkata has detained CPM workers protesting in support of 48-hour nationwide strike called by Central Trade Unions. Their demands include minimum wages and social security schemes among others. (Image: News18)
A view of the streets as protestors gather during the 48-hour-long nationwide general strike called by central trade unions protesting against the "anti-people" policies of the Centre, in Patna. (Image: PTI)
Protestors block trains in Bengal. (Image: News18)
BEST buses will not ply from 5 am today (January 8) as nearly 35,000 workers are on strike after talks with the management failed on Friday (January 4) evening. However, not a single bus has left the depots across Mumbai in the past five hours. (Image: News18)
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