There was yet another Bandh (Strike) yesterday. The impact was total. I was travelling back to Rourkela from Hyderabad via Kolkatta yesterday. Totally unaware of the strike call I boarded the train at 6:35 at Kolkatta. On the way I learnt about the bandh. I was totally confused. In fact, I had my own heart support for bandh and was aware that the impact will be total. It was for a cause of humanity. There can not be a greater crime than killing innocent and poor people for NO fault of theirs.

Till Bisra (about 10km) from Rourkela, the train proceeded smoothly. It was detained at Bisra for about 4 hours. We have no option but to wait. There was no food available to feed the crowded train. There were more than 3ooo student who were to set to appear for an interview / examination at Bilaspur. Ispat, was terminated at Manoharpur and we boarded South Bihar express there. There were no information at the station and no vendors. The small quantity of muri was sold in about 10 minutes. Finally, at about 6 pm the strike was off and we were back home.

While we can continue to debate on the legality or ethical issues concerned about the bandh, this is definately a good way of showing your concern. Otherwise, Government does not listen. ??