Following the strike, shops and commercial establishments were closed on Friday. Vehicles plying were stopped in the town as a result many passengers stranded on roads.
Congress leaders of the district under the aegis of Koraput District Congress extended their support the bandh called by the Manch. Jeypore MLA and Congress Chief Whip, Tara Prasad Bahinipati told media that all the MLAs of Koraput district would extend support the bandh which is in the interest of farmers. He said the district administration should pay the dues to farmers.