Early inputs from across the country showed mixed response to the 'Bharat Bandh' (Indian Shutdown) call given by the farmer unions on Tuesday against the Modi government's farming reforms.

The call was, however, supported by almost all opposition political parties. The morning peak-hour traffic movement was by and large normal across the country except a few states.

Partial 'Bharat Bandh' impact was seen in vegetable wholesale markets in the national capital and other states but commercial establishments, particularly in cities and towns, are likely to be not affected as the retail organisations were kept out of the purview of the shutdown.

State and city borders were open, and public vehicles like auto-rickshaw, taxis, aggregator cabs, a few heavy vehicles carrying essential items were witnessed moving on roads.

Wholesale markets, retail vegetable markets and local vendors were functioning partially in many states.

The nationwide shutdown called by protesting farmers - tens of thousands of whom have massed outside Delhi  - over the newly passed three farm laws by the central government received a mixed response in the national capital with most of the businesses and transport services functioning normally. (IANS)