Bhubaneswar, Feb. 16 -- Several trade unions have called for a nationwide bandh in solidarity with the farmer protest in Delhi.

The united front of all the central trade unions, some independent trade federations and Samyukta Kishan Morcha have joined the bandh today.

The day-long protest which began at 6 am will continue till 4 pm in the rural parts of India on Friday where the protesters are seen picketing in front of all the Central government offices.

They alleged the Centre is trying to suppress the farmer movement and conspiring to fail the movement at the Delhi-Haryana border.

In States like Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, the bandh will begin at 12 noon and continue till 4 pm where it is expected that the protesters ...