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Term: Bandh

Description:

Bandh is a Hindi term that refers to a strike or a shutdown, typically organized by a political party, social group, or trade unions as a form of protest or demonstration. During a bandh, all activities, including businesses, offices, schools, and transportation, are forcibly suspended in a particular area or region.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun: bandh
• Verb: bandh

Possible Senses and Usages:

1. Noun: A strike or shutdown organized as a form of protest or demonstration.
2. Verb: To enforce a strike or shutdown; to call for a bandh.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

• The political party announced a bandh, leading to the closure of all businesses in the city.
• During the bandh, roads were deserted as people stayed indoors.

Verb:

• The trade union decided to bandh the entire state to demand better working conditions.
• The protesters called for bandh, urging citizens to support their cause and stay away from work.

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