Second major nationwide strike call against UPA-2 today, In Gujarat, BJP and 76 asociations are supporting it


Ahmedabad, 1 December, 2011

As many as 76 major trade associations are supporting one-day srike of small shop keepers today in Gujarat against central government’s decision to allow 51% foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail.

Today’s strike of small shop keepers is nationwide. It is supported by the BJP.

Gujarat BJP had cleared its stand on Tuesday itself by issuing a statement that it would support Thursday’s one-day strike against FDI in retail. The party is not only supporting, but is actively involved in ensuring the success of strike.

This is second major nationwide strike call against UPA-2. Earlier nationwide strike against price rise was totally successful and entire nation had unitedly observed bandh.