The nation-wide strike called by central trade unions evoked mixed response from across the country. <br/><br/>All major unions, except RSS-associated Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh have joined the strike the central government's assurances to look into their demands.<br/><br/>They have termed the government's recent announcements for two-year bonus and hike in minimum wage as inadequate. <br/><br/>In Delhi public transport remained unaffected and banks are open but some of the services provided by them are lightly affected. <br/><br/>However, Delhi government has imposed Essential Services Maintenance Act, ESMA against nurses' strike. All protesting nurses have been asked to join work to avoid action. The nurses are demanding better wages.