Bharat / Goa/ Panjim Bandh Today - Pics and OMVN Bandh on 5/7/10 was called by BJP and other parties in protest against the recent rise in the oil prices. Don’t know about all India level nor all Goa level (for which will have to wait and see the morning newspapers).
As for Panjim Bandh, I would say it was near-total with upto 95% shops and establishments remaining closed. http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4764948344/sizes/l/ Panjim Market (Fruit/Veg/Fish) it was total infact, the main gates were half open. Looks like the market is under BJP control http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4764947880/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4764946448/ Not a single small hotel or eateries were open Not even small-small gaddas serving limbu-soda Nor the Bhelpuriwalas Except Navtara under police protection where we had sukhi Bhaji Panv (20) + cup of tea (10) Rs.60 for two. It had no other Bhajis all sold out. Even the Pastry shelves were almost empty not even Fott-fottem was available. Some Cashew nuts shops including Zantye’s were open Some whole sale liquor shops and other ready made garment, jewelry shops were open. So also Icecream parlours. Vishal mega store was close around 6.30 but seen open after 7pm. It also appears that many were with their shutters up around 7.30pm. (I guess it was 8 bandh only). All Pvt Buses were off the road but some KTC buses seen with no Pax in it. Motor cycle Pilots were on so also Rickshawalas Roads were as busy as usual with traffic except Pvt Buses. Inox/Ashok Samrat multiplexes were on. Infact we watched ‘I hate Luv stories’ 7.30pm show. And hence the delay in transmitting this report Movie got over at 10.15pm Sunset cruising boats were on in the river Mandovi – see clip OMVN: Panjim Bandh http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqNmf3KnMdU [email protected] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
