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n- Concerted cessation of work and business especially as a protest against a political situation or an act of government.

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  • State Minister for Home Shamsul Haque Tuku said the opposition called the hartal to hinder the trial process of war criminals.
  • The party activists seek public support for its nationwide 'hartal' tomorrow
  • '' What is the rationale behind using a deadly weapon such as hartal aimed at the Centre? '' he asked.
  • Wall writings in support of the nationwide 'hartal' have appeared in extreme naxal-affected areas like Govindpalli, Korkonda etc.
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