The city is expected to see the impact of the statewide bandh on Monday, called by the MVA government to protest the killing of farmers in UP’s Lakhimpur Kheri. Retailers have agreed to shut shops till 4 pm. Public transport will function, and schools said they don’t plan to close, but there’s some confusion in the absence of a government directive.

The MVA, the ruling alliance of Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress, said the bandh has been called to show that the state is with the farmers of the country. As the essential services are allowed, the civic offices will stay open, but it is to be seen whether or not the employees turn up.