#BharatBandh: Opposition parties are today unitedly protesting the rise in fuel prices and participating in the nationwide shutdown which was called by the Congress. 20 political parties including NCP, DMK and the Samajwadi Party have extended their support to the Congress against the fuel price hike. Following the shutdown, schools and colleges across the bandh affected states will remain shut as transport services may not be available between 9 AM and 3 PM.