Nationwide 'Bharat Bandh' Called by Farmers to Press for Demands

The strike affected transportation and services, with talks between Union Ministers and farmer leaders ongoing.

Farmers across India called for a 'Bharat Bandh' on February 16 to press for demands including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) and justice for Lakhimpur Kheri victims.
The nationwide strike saw 'chakka jam' on major roads, with transportation, offices, and agricultural activities affected, though banks remained operational.
Union Ministers and farmer leaders held talks, but no agreement was reached, with the next round of discussions scheduled for February 18.
Parents expressed concerns over the impact of the strike on CBSE exams, urging reconsideration of the bandh.
Section 144 was imposed in Noida, and internet services were suspended in several Haryana districts in view of the Bharat Bandh.