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Hartal


Noun:
A hartal refers to a form of strike or protest where people refrain from work or business activities as a means of displaying public opposition or grievances.

Example sentence:
During the political unrest, the citizens organized a hartal to demand justice.

Adjective:
When used as an adjective, hartal describes something related or pertaining to a hartal, typically referencing public protests, strikes, or any related subject matter.

Example sentence:
The news channel aired a program discussing the political implications of the ongoing hartal movement.

Popular:
In popular usage, hartal specifically refers to a widespread strike or protest action organized by a large group of individuals or organizations to express their concerns or demands.

Example sentence:
The activists orchestrated a hartal that brought the entire city to a standstill, highlighting their demands for better labor conditions.

Local:
In a local context, a hartal is a term commonly used in South Asian countries, particularly in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, to describe a general strike or protest where businesses and public transportation services are halted.

Example sentence:
The students' union announced a day-long hartal to oppose the sudden fee hike in the local universities.

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