India News | Bandh to Condemn Amit Shah's Ambedkar Remark Paralyses Normal Life in Mysuru

Mysuru (Karnataka), Jan 7 (PTI) The call for Mysuru Bandh to protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for allegedly insulting the architect of the Indian Constitution, B R Ambedkar, was a total, as shops and business establishments remained shut on Tuesday.

The call for bandh was given by Dr B R Ambedkar Abhimanigala Horata Samiti, which was supported by various Dalit and backward caste organisations.

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The shops were shut and the city bus services were hit, bringing the city to a halt.

With placards, posters and banners, the agitators gathered near the bus stand and raised slogans. They also burnt Shah's effigy.

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The ruling Congress too joined the protestors and shouted slogans against the Union Home Minister.

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