Strike partially affects normal life in Uttarakhand

The nation-wide strike called by trade unions to protest against price rise, alleged violation of labour laws and disinvestment in PSUs partially hit normal life in Uttarakhand.

Nearly 1.5 lakh employees associated with various trade unions like CITU, All India Banks Employees' Association and BSNL Employees' federation, Uttarakhand State Corporation Employees' federation are participating in the strike.

Buses and auto rickshaws plied on the roads while shops and other commercial establishments remained open. Junior employees in government offices also reported to their duty.

Meanwhile, the protesters gathered at Gandhi park here and shouted anti-government slogans.