Bharat Bandh: Congress, opposition parties hold nation-wide protests against fuel price hike

The protest has been called by Congress and Left parties against the spiralling petrol and diesel prices which have reached record levels.

Congress President Rahul Gandhi addresses during 'Bharat Bandh' protest called by Congress and other parties against fuel price hike and depreciation of the rupee in New Delhi. (Photo | PTI) 

Jammu Congress Party workers burn tyres during 'Bharat Bandh' protest called by Congress and other parties against fuel price hike and depreciation of the rupee in Jammu Monday Sept 10 2018. (Photo | PTI)

Patna Congress Party workers raise slogans holding LPG cylinders during 'Bharat Bandh' protest called by Congress and other parties against fuel price hike and depreciation of the rupee in Patna. (Photo | PTI)

Mumbai Congress workers stop a train at Andheri during 'Bharat Bandh' protest called by Congress and other Left Front parties against fuel price hike and depreciation of the rupee in Chikmagalur. (Photo | PTI)

A view of closed shops during 'Bharat Bandh' protest called by Congress and other parties against fuel price hike and depreciation of the rupee in Bhopal. (Photo | PTI)

Police getting help for the public stranded at Railway station in Kozhikode as no transport service were available due to the Bharat Bandh against the hike in petrol and diesel price.(Photo | EPS/Manu R Mavelil)

UDF workers protesting against the hike in petrol and diesel price on the hartal day in Kozhikode.(Photo | EPS/Manu R Mavelil)

Harish Rawat and party supporters during 'Bharat Bandh' protest called by Congress and other parties against fuel price hike and depreciation of the rupee in Guwahati. (Photo | PTI)

Policemen lathi-charge on members of Indian Youth Congress protesting during 'Bharat Bandh' against fuel price hike and depreciation of the rupee in New Delhi. (Photo | PTI)

Patna Jan Adhikar Party supporters vandalise vehicles during 'Bharat Bandh' protest against fuel price hike and depreciation of the rupee in Patna. (Photo | PTI)

Samajwadi Party activists raise slogans holding their party flags during 'Bharat Bandh' protest called by Congress and other parties against fuel price hike and depreciation of the rupee in Patna. (Photo | PTI)