Imphal, Nov 5: 12 hours bandh called by the Maoist Communist Party, Manipur, has severely affected normal life in the state. During the 12 hours bandh all interstate commercial vehicles stay off the road, shops and business establishments were shuts and entertainment houses were closed. The bandh began from 5 am today and concluded at 5 pm.
In Imphal West and Imphal West there were some private vehicles seen plying on the road however the number is very less comparing to other Sunday and there were only few commercial vehicles seen.
The bandh also affected normal life at Bishnupur, Thoubal and Kakching district. Except some few almost all market area bore deserted looks.
The bandh is called against the alleged hijacked of rice issue under the PDS. The rebel outfit has been demanding resignation of the CAF&PD Minister as well as punishment of those involved in the looting of the rice for the poor. In yesterday press statement the outfit had said that the bandh is also against some Underground group responsible in the looting of the rice which has to be issued to the poor through PDS.