In Orissa, security has been tightened throughout the state in view of strike called by seven non-Congress and non-BJP political parties in the state. About 2000 security personnel have been deployed in various places to deal with any eventuality during the strike.<br/><br/>In the state capital, shops, business establishments and commercial outfits remained closed during the bandh. The shut-down also affected normal life in various places like Cuttack, Berhampur, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Balasore, Puri, Balangir, Baripada and Khurda. Rail services were also affected in the state as trains were stopped at different stations for a brief period.<br/>