Bharat Bandh today: Public services likely to cripple as over 25 crore workers hold nationwide strike
The call for 'Bhart Bandh' has been called by joint platform of 10 central trade unions with support from farmer organisations and rural worker groups.
PTC News Desk: The country today will be witnessing a massive nationwide strike with more than 25 crore workers from across key government sectors are gearing up to hold protest against what they describe as Centre's “anti-worker, anti-farmer, and pro-corporate” policies.
The call for 'Bhart Bandh' has been called by joint platform of 10 central trade unions with support from farmer organisations and rural worker groups. Significant disruptions are expected across essential public services including banking, postal operations, transport, and power supply.
What's likely to be affected:
Banking and insurance services
Postal operations
Coal mining and industrial production
State-run public transport
Government offices and public sector units
Farmer-led rallies in rural areas
What stays open
Schools and colleges
Private offices
Train services (though delays are possible)
Who is participating in the strike?
More than 25 crore workers are expected to take part in the strike. Key sectors to be affected include:
Banking: Public sector and cooperative banks may remain closed or operate with limited services.
Insurance: Offices of LIC and other public insurance firms may see disruptions.
Postal services: Mail delivery and other services may be delayed or halted.
Transport: State-run bus and transport services in several states are expected to come to a standstill.
Coal mining: Mining operations may be suspended in protest.
Construction and factory workers: Labourers across industries have extended support to the strike.
Agricultural workers and farmers: Protests and demonstrations are expected in rural areas as well.
Railways and tourism sectors, however, are expected to operate normally and have been kept outside the ambit of this strike.