The call for a ‘Bharat Bandh’ by the Congress party and backed by Opposition parties including the CPM against rising fuel prices has resulted in a near-complete suspension of public transport in Kerala.
In a rare occasion, the ruling LDF and the Opposition UDF in the state have taken to the streets protesting against the Centre’s fuel policy that has resulted in an almost-daily hike of petrol and diesel prices. Leader of Opposition Ramesh Chennithala rode a bullock cart in the heart of Kochi along with Ernakulam MLA Hybi Eden and local MP KV Thomas near the Congress party office in the city.