Shimla, Feb. 12 -- Trade unions and farmer organisations staged protests in Shimla on Thursday as part of a nationwide strike call given by central trade unions. Demonstrations were held at more than 50 locations across Himachal Pradesh, including all 12 district headquarters.

Speaking to ANI in Shimla, Vijendra Mehra, President of CITU Himachal Pradesh, said the strike was organised on the call of 10 central trade unions, including CITU, and supported by dozens of national federations working in both the government and non-government sectors.

"Today, across the country, 10 central trade unions, including CITU, along with dozens of national federations working in the government and non-government sectors, have called for this nationwide...