The bharat bandh called by the Congress became the first in Kerala where the ruling and the opposition parties stood unitedly. Rise in fuel prices was the reason for protest. It was this same Modi and BJP, who had once during the time of UPI Government, come out in protest of fuel price hike. Union Minister Kannanthanam had remarked that this increase in fuel prices, at the time when the international oil prices are low might be to help build more toilets. The daily increase in the petrol price still remains a question. Vakradrishti; Episode: 634