A bandh was called by the Navnirman Krushak Sangathan (NKS) in the state on 21 February to protest the careless attitude of both the Union and State Governments to protect the interest of farmers.
After much distress that was caused by the bandh on 12th and 18th February, the shopkeepers of district Dhenkanal bear with the situation again today.
It was found that although a lot of shopkeepers and even ordinary people are being found distressed because of this series of bandhs, they still support the bandh in the hope that it would bring good and a change.
A bandh was called by the Navnirman Krushak Sangathan (NKS) in the state on 21 February to protest the careless attitude of both the Union and State Governments to protect the interest of farmers. A lot of such bands have been happening in Odisha lately for various issues, and the effects are being felt by the shopkeepers the most.
After much distress that was caused by the bandh on 12th and 18th February, the shopkeepers of district Dhenkanal bear with the situation again today. Pradeep Sahoo, a chemist owning a medical store in Laxmi market, Dhenkanal said, “My store stays opened for people facing, but the problem is that people are unable to even come to the store because of no transportation convenience.”
Another general store shopkeeper Pancahanansil, when asked what they do if somebody needs something urgently, replied, “It affects the business a lot, but we support the bandh anyway if it is for good. But if somebody is in need, we cater to them without opening the shutter of the shop.” It was found that although a lot of shopkeepers and even ordinary people are being found distressed because of this series of bandhs, they still support the bandh in the hope that it would bring good and a change.
