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The Indian National Congress, in conjunction with seven other political parties, has called for a state-wide bandh in Odisha on Thursday following the death of a student from Balasore Fakir Mohan (FM) College.
The shutdown promises to be peaceful, with the suspension of vehicular movement across the state. The bandh will see schools, colleges, shops, markets, and commercial establishments remain closed between 06:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Healthcare services will be exempted from the bandh, ensuring that medical facilities, pharmacies, and ambulance services continue functioning as usual.
The Congress described the bandh as a 'peacefu...