A state-wide bandh called by Left parties today is a protest against the "anti-people" Union Budget 2018. YSRC leader YS Jaganmohan Reddy declared a one-day break from his ongoing foot march in view of the bandh
The AP State Road Transport Corporation suspended its bus services across the state in
view of the simultaneous agitations. APSRTC has decided not to run any buses till the bandh is over. Educational institutions declared a holiday, while business establishments remained shut. In the West Godavari district police have arrested Left party leaders as a precautionary measure.