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Thursday, 29 September 2005, 12:27 GMT 13:27 UK
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In pictures: India strikes
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A national strike in India has hit transport and business. Domestic flights were severely disrupted.
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Unions oppose economic reforms. It is the first nationwide strike since the Congress party won power in 2004.
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Many government offices and schools were closed. People cycled or walked to work.
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Airlines cancelled flights as airport staff walked out in protest at privatisation plans. Thousands of travellers were stranded.
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International flights ran normally, officials said. Riot police and air force personnel were drafted in to avert major disruption.
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Calcutta, a left-wing stronghold, was worst hit by the strike. Here bank employees take to the streets.
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