Patna, Dec 8 (IANS): Very few vehicles were seen on roads in state capital Patna on Tuesday morning as the Mahagathbandhan led by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav is spearheading the support to the 'Bharat Bandh' in Bihar.

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has appealed to his supporters to come out on the streets and support the farmers' protesting against the three central farm laws.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said: "The farmers are the backbone of the country. They feed us here while their children fight for us on the borders. It will be really shameful for the country if the farmers are insulted. We are with the farmers."

Since Monday, he has been voicing support for the farmers and criticising the states as well as the central government.

The farmers' agitation is expected to be successful across the state, especially in Maoist-hit district like Arwal, Jahanabad, Aurangabad, Kaimur, Lakhisarai, Jamui, and Begusarai etc.

These districts are dominated by the Left parties, especially CPI-MLL along with north Bihar districts like Vaishali, Chapra, Siwan, Gopalganj, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Madhepura, Samastipur, Madhubani, Seetamarhi, and Supaul which are RJD strongholds.

The shutdown is also expected to be successful in Seemanchal districts like Purnea, Araria, Kishanganj, and Katihar etc.

Most people in Patna preferred to stay indoors, venturing out only for important chores.

"Looking at the possibility of untoward incidents, we have already bought items of daily need and decided to stay indoors," said Anshul Chaudhery, a resident of Rajvanshi Nagar in Patna.

Adequate security arrangements were in place at city railway station, bus stands, Meethapur, Gandhi Maidan, Dak Bunglow Chowk, Veer Chand Patel Path, and Bailey Road.