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PRAC Bandh Causes Mixed Response in Itanagar: Shops Shut, Offices Open
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 10:47 AM
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A bandh called by PRAC in Itanagar resulted in a mixed response, with local shops remaining closed while government offices continued operations.
The city of Itanagar witnessed a mixed response to the bandh called by the People's Reform and Action Committee (PRAC). While the call for a general strike impacted commercial activity, the overall reaction from the public and local administration was not uniform.
Local markets and retail shops in the city center remained largely shut during the day, reflecting the impact of the protest on the business community. Merchants and shopkeepers adhered to the bandh, leading to a visible decline in footfall and commercial transactions in key areas.
In contrast, government offices in Itanagar remained open and functional. Public services continued as usual, with officials and staff reporting for duty despite the bandh. This divergence highlighted a lack of widespread compliance across all sectors of the city.
The mixed outcome suggests that while the PRAC's call was heeded by the private trade sector, it did not lead to a complete halt in administrative or public sector activities. The situation remained calm, with no reports of significant unrest or disruption beyond the closure of shops.
Local markets and retail shops in the city center remained largely shut during the day, reflecting the impact of the protest on the business community. Merchants and shopkeepers adhered to the bandh, leading to a visible decline in footfall and commercial transactions in key areas.
In contrast, government offices in Itanagar remained open and functional. Public services continued as usual, with officials and staff reporting for duty despite the bandh. This divergence highlighted a lack of widespread compliance across all sectors of the city.
The mixed outcome suggests that while the PRAC's call was heeded by the private trade sector, it did not lead to a complete halt in administrative or public sector activities. The situation remained calm, with no reports of significant unrest or disruption beyond the closure of shops.