<p>The bandh called by NDA, Left parties and UPA supporters SP and JD(S) today evoked a mixed response in the capital with most markets remaining closed while vehicular movement was normal though protesters blocked traffic at some places.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Small shops were seen open in the morning hours though big markets like Khan Market, Connaught Place, Greater Kailash, Karol Bagh, Chandni Chowk and Kashmere Gate were shut.<br /><br />However, shops in some areas like Bhogal, Laxmi Nagar, Defence Colony and South Extension were open.<br /><br />Autos and buses were operating though auto drivers at New Delhi Railway station staged a protest and refused to ply. Buses of state-run Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) were on roads in large numbers.<br /><br />Most of the private schools remained closed.<br /><br />BJP supporters blocked vehicular movement on Vikas Marg.<br /><br />A BJP spokesperson said they will be staging protests at around 100 locations in the capital.<br />A senior police official said a large number of personnel have been deployed. "We have ensured that every major road has police presence," he said.<br /><br />The bandh has been called to protest the Central government's decision to allow FDI in multi brand retail and increase in diesel prices</p>
<p>The bandh called by NDA, Left parties and UPA supporters SP and JD(S) today evoked a mixed response in the capital with most markets remaining closed while vehicular movement was normal though protesters blocked traffic at some places.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Small shops were seen open in the morning hours though big markets like Khan Market, Connaught Place, Greater Kailash, Karol Bagh, Chandni Chowk and Kashmere Gate were shut.<br /><br />However, shops in some areas like Bhogal, Laxmi Nagar, Defence Colony and South Extension were open.<br /><br />Autos and buses were operating though auto drivers at New Delhi Railway station staged a protest and refused to ply. Buses of state-run Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) were on roads in large numbers.<br /><br />Most of the private schools remained closed.<br /><br />BJP supporters blocked vehicular movement on Vikas Marg.<br /><br />A BJP spokesperson said they will be staging protests at around 100 locations in the capital.<br />A senior police official said a large number of personnel have been deployed. "We have ensured that every major road has police presence," he said.<br /><br />The bandh has been called to protest the Central government's decision to allow FDI in multi brand retail and increase in diesel prices</p>