Mixed response to bandh in Haryana

The nation-wide bandh called by Left and non-BJP parties to protest government's alleged failure to check price rise evoked mixed response in Haryana today.

The bandh evoked partial response in Panchkula district, while several shops and other commercial establishments were closed in Ambala city.

Naraingarh and Barara towns of Ambala district observed complete shutdown.

In Hisar, a complete hartal was observed by the traders and shopkeepers to protest the price rise.

While, there was partial response to the bandh in Kurukshetra district, while in Bhiwani, it evoked good response.

In Sirsa, shops were closed, while in Karnal there was mixed response.

Rail and road traffic in the state was plying normally though private transport was off the road at some places.

Government offices and other establishments were also functioning as per routine.    

No untoward incident has been reported from anywhere so far, officials said.