New Delhi/IBNS, July 9 -- Bharat Bandh or a nationwide strike called by a joint forum of 10 trade unions began on Wednesday.

In marginal impact, public transport was affected in West Bengal.

The Left party trade unions lit fire in protests in parts of West Bengal.

Heavy police were deployed in Jadavpur area while railway tracks were blocked at Jadavpur Railway Station.

Some schools have been closed in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

Kerala, which is a Left-ruled state, said the state buses would normally run on Wednesday.

Who is participating in the Bharat Bandh?

Participating organisations include:

All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU). Hin...