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Normal life has ben disrupted in many parts of India because of a strike called by opposition parties against fuel price rises.The government expects the increase in fuel prices to add nearly 1% to an inflation rate already over 10%.

BBC News website readers in India have been sending their reaction to the fuel price rise and its impact and what the strike can achieve.

The increase in the prices of diesel and petrol is going to affect the middle classes, because transport will become more expensive. The increase in fares will become unaffordable for people like myself, who use transport every day. This will affect our monthly budget.

Rupali, Mumbai

This strike should have happened long ago. People need to realise the nuisance the current government is creating in the name of economic development. Prices have risen because the government is not utilising the resources appropriately and corruption is affecting the poor. Not many people are able to afford food and basic utilities any longer even though India has risen economically. It's a high time something is done and national strike is a good way to begin a bid to end this so called democratic rule.

SS, Gurgaon

I live in Mumbai, which is in Maharashtra state and is ruled by the ruling party - the Congress. We are affected badly. All the roads, railways and air traffic have been badly hit and all establishments have been closed throughout the state. Even the offices of the ruling party are closed, which conveys the message that the government has failed to protect their citizens.

Aneesh Pillai, Mumbai

The fuel price increase is affecting every ordinary person. Because of this there will be consequential rise in transport services and with it, all common commodities. But also the strike is not an appropriate way to protest because it is disturbing the poor people's businesses.

Mihir, Indore

The company I work for had issued a circular asking us to work from home today. Thankfully, even though the office is shut down, the work goes on.

Anil Hanagud, Bangalore

The increase in fuel prices will lead to increase in the prices of almost all items, particularly consumables. But a strike does not solve the problem. It is well-known that the government will not reverse the decision on fuel prices - it cannot because the fuel subsidies have become unbearable. The only effect of the strike would be on production - it will add another day of misery and wage-loss to the already hapless daily wage-earner.

M S Nair, Bangalore

The strike has affected us badly. I can't find any means of transportation for my children who couldn't go to to school. This is a destruction for the common man.

Mustafa, Mumbai

Me and my family are affected by the fuel price rise. The minimum auto rickshaw fare has already been increased from 9 rupees. My daughter's school bus will cost more now. Prices of fruits and vegetables are so high that I have to think twice before buying anything. I don't know how I'll cope in the long run.

Mrin, Mumbai

Fuel price hike will effect me in a small way, but it is necessary for India's economic environment. The common man must understand that fossil fuel will not last forever. Gradual price increase is necessary. People should use public transport more than their cars. The strike called by opposition is more harmful than the fuel price hike. I stand by my government.

Akshay Bansal, Delhi

Absolutely pathetic! From what I have seen this protest has been forced onto people who do not support the movement. We were forced to close our office due to the threat of our windows and equipment being smashed. I can understand the concern over fuel prices but the way in which people are forced to close their offices by those protesting is not acceptable and what's more - these protesters will claim the protest was a success.

J Finder, Punjab

Fuel price is probably something no-one is in charge of. If you cut the subsidies it's definitely going to have a crippling effect and if you don't do it and give away grants to the oil companies, this will mean that you will have to tax the people anyway. There is no better time to do it than now. Although there will be short-term effects, the long-term benefits will follow automatically.

Chandra Mouli, Pune

It is true that the fuel price hike will affect the average Indian in terms of increased food prices. It is also true that the fuel prices which have been artificially moderated by subsidies need to be put through the deregulation regime - the market should determine the prices. However, one would like to know the specific gain the Indian masses will get by this country-wide strike. It only leads to disruption of normal life. Who will vouch for the safety of private or public properties? Ultimately it is the taxpayer who suffers.

K Sharma, Shimla

Cafes and restaurants were closed today. No breakfast, no lunch for people who eat out. Bummer!

Anand, Bangalore

Everyone is affected because all traders will jack-up prices using fuel costs. However, not everyone is equally affected and what this price rise does is stop rich and middle class India from benefiting from subsidies which should go to the poverty-stricken.

Source:news.bbc.co.uk

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An interior review issued Monday a copy HT staff has been warned of action if they air their views to the media. Such opinion AI to say can damage corporate image "and" revenue earning forecast.

Air India Chairman and Managing Director Arvind Jadhav said the plane's two pilots were knowledgeable and had thousands of hours flight experience. This query asks about the misfortune is not due to pilot fatigue, "says Jadhav:" Absolutely not. Both pilots had enough rest. Our flight was outstanding and the pilot was skilled and knowledgeable. "

He said that British citizen of Serbian origin Z Flight leader. Gloossika HS Ahluwalia and co-pilot flying the Boeing 737 had sufficient rest before the nearly three days.

Empty railway stations, commuters wasted on the roads, brought massive traffic jams - the strike of the engine men in Mumbai city to a be idle.

Monday twilight, the commuters on their way home himself trapped after the motor men decided they were done for the day. All trains from Church Street were abandoned for more than an hour. The western and central lines were paralyzed.

option preparations have been made with the help of BEST buses. Commuters can travel in BEST buses that operate outside the Church Street Station, "said David.

The middle line as more than 40 trains given up for lost because morning and commuters were roving the long coldness train, said railway officials.

"Trains on the middle line are late by 10-15 minutes. Central Railways runs 20 specific services using conservative trains with electric or diesel locomotives, and also four EMU rakes with electric locomotives," Central Railway PRO AK Jain said.

"Suburban passengers were also allowable to travel in Mail / Express trains to give them stops at Dadar, Thane and Kalyan" Jain said.

Motor Men in middle and Western Railways are difficult increase in increments and allowance.

All day, reported 18 motor men ill, of which 15 were in shape and discharged from hospital.

Railway officials said the state management has given full support by organization special buses from important stations for the expediency of passengers and bandobast at the stations.

Railroads also make alternative preparations to deal with the unrest, careful the worst in Mumbai since 1974.

BEST and MSRTC notch to help stranded commuters, by deploying extra services in the city and somewhere else.

Mumbai University announce that any student who was exposed for 40-odd final exam need not panic, they would be allowed extra time to write their assignments.

The engine men's campaigning has had a domino effect on the Mumbai roads and highways, which has been overwhelmed by nasty traffic snarls since Monday night - and the state of affairs was frequent Tuesday morning.

Actually managed Rail agitation to overshadow 26/11 Mumbai disgust attack case in which the verdict says Pakistani Mohammed Ajmal Amir national alias Kasab guilty was delivered on Monday.