Protests erupt in Gujarat despite CM Vijay Rupani's assurance that state will not support Bharat Bandh

Protesters blocked three highways in rural Gujarat by placing burning tyres on roads on Tuesday morning as part of the Bharat Bandh called by agitating farmer unions to press for repeal of the Centre's agri laws, affecting vehicular traffic for some time. The protests are happening despite Chief Minister Vijay Rupani's announcement that Gujarat does not support shutdown call by farmers. 

Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani on Monday said the state is not supporting Bharat Bandh call made by farmers and if anyone tries to close shops and other establishments forcefully then strict action will be taken against them.

Protesters burn tyres in Vadodara as part of Bharat Bandh against central farm laws.

A highway connecting Ahmedabad to Viramgam was blocked near Sanand by protesters from the Congress party who placed burning tyres on roads, causing a traffic jam.

Another group of protesters blocked a national highway in Vadodara. In another incident, a highway connecting Bharuch and Dahej in Bharuch district was similarly blocked near Nandelav by protesters. Police detained protesters in Ahmedabad and brought the situation under control, an official said.

The Gujarat government has imposed section 144 of the CrPC, which bans assembly of more than four persons, in view of the Bharat Bandh.