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Politics
Protests erupt in Bhubaneswar, Puri and Berhampur as Odisha bandh takes effect
✍️ prameyanews.com
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 11:17 AM
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Demonstrations were reported in Bhubaneswar, Puri and Berhampur today as a statewide bandh was observed, causing traffic snarls and public inconvenience.
A statewide bandh was observed across Odisha today, prompting large crowds to gather in the capital Bhubaneswar as well as in the coastal cities of Puri and Berhampur. Protesters marched through main thoroughfares, blocking traffic and demanding the withdrawal of the bandh order.
Local police deployed additional personnel to manage the crowds and to keep the situation from turning violent. While there were reports of minor disruptions to public transport and shop openings, no major incidents or injuries were recorded.
Business owners in the three cities reported a temporary loss of sales, and commuters faced delays as buses and private vehicles were forced to take detours. Authorities have urged citizens to avoid non-essential travel until the bandh is lifted.
The bandh, called by local groups, is part of a broader agitation over issues yet to be detailed by the organizers. Officials said they are in contact with the protest leaders to seek a peaceful resolution.
Local police deployed additional personnel to manage the crowds and to keep the situation from turning violent. While there were reports of minor disruptions to public transport and shop openings, no major incidents or injuries were recorded.
Business owners in the three cities reported a temporary loss of sales, and commuters faced delays as buses and private vehicles were forced to take detours. Authorities have urged citizens to avoid non-essential travel until the bandh is lifted.
The bandh, called by local groups, is part of a broader agitation over issues yet to be detailed by the organizers. Officials said they are in contact with the protest leaders to seek a peaceful resolution.