The two days strike,first in the history of the country by all the central trade unions started today with enthusiastic participation of workers through out the country.more section of workers who had not joined the earlier national strikes also struck work without any persuation or compulsion.
In west bengal,despite repressive measures by the mamta banerjee government utilising the police and goons the workers responded massively giving the state government a fitting reply.
Initial reports indicate that the country is virtually paralysed.
In bsnl and central government the strike is complete.
The striking workers conducted big rallies in almost all places.
Com.K.G.Jayaraj,general secretary participated in a massive rally in Alappuzha,Kerala.
Red salute to all the workers who created history by making the strike a resounding success.