Traders call for Bharat Bandh on February 26 to protest against rising fuel prices, GST and E-Bill

Over eight crore traders from across the country will protest against GST, fuel prices, and FASTag connectivity to track vehicles, introduced by the Government of India. Check out below all you need to know about the Bharat Bandh on February 26.

The Confederation of All India Traders have called for a Bharat Bandh on February 26, protesting against the rising fuel prices, Goods and Services Tax and E-Bill introduced by the Government of India.

All India Transporters Welfare Association (AITWA) has extended support for Bharat Bandh. It is also likely to hold a 'chakka jam' or road blockade on the same day.

As confirmed by CAIT,  nationwide protests will be organised across 1,500 places.

All you should know about Bharat Bandh on February 26

* As 40,000 trader's association are participating in the protest, the commercial markets, all over the country will be closed.

* Private transport will see a hit as the AITWA have asked all transport companies to park their vehicles between 6 am to 8 pm.

* Movement and bookings of bill-oriented goods will be hit due to the protest.

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