Bharat Bandh: Violence in West Bengal, Strike Near Total in Kerala & Protesters Detained in Chennai

Bharat Bandh was observed across the country on 8 January. Protesters in West Bengal torched vehicles and ransacked government buses, including a police van. The strike was near total in Left-ruled Kerala, with vehicles, including state-owned KSRTC and private buses keeping off the roads. The Chennai Police, meanwhile, detained protesters who were a part of the Bharat Bandh on Mount Road. Support The Quint’s independent journalism. Become a member now: __ Check out The Quint for more news: The Quint in Hindi: For more videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel: You can also follow The Quint here: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: