Guwahati, July 9 -- A 24-hour nationwide strike called by various national trade unions disrupted daily life in Lakhimpur district on Wednesday.

The strike, part of the Bharat Bandh call, was supported by several rural and agricultural labour organisations opposing government policies they claim benefit large businesses while adversely affecting workers, farmers, and low-income groups.

In Lakhimpur, the strike was led by AITUC, CITU, AIUTUC, Motor Transport Workers' Unions, among others.

Public transport services in the district were completely halted during the strike. All commercial vehicles remained off the roads, and bus services operated by both the Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) and private operators were suspended, imp...