Bharat Bandh Today LIVE: Over 25 Crore Workers to Participate in Nationwide Strike
In a significant display of protest and solidarity, over 25 crore workers across India have joined the Bharat Bandh today, making it one of the largest nationwide strikes in recent history. The strike, called by a joint platform of trade unions, aims to protest against various government policies affecting workers, farmers, and the general public.
Why Is Bharat Bandh Happening Today?
The Bharat Bandh Today LIVE: Over 25 crore workers to participate in nationwide strike is primarily led by central trade unions with support from farmers’ unions, students, and civil society groups. The major demands include:
- Reversal of labor law reforms
- Opposition to the privatization of public sector enterprises
- Implementation of minimum support prices (MSP) for crops
- Better job security and social security for unorganized workers
- Halting the sale of government assets
The strike reflects growing discontent over economic and labor-related decisions taken in recent years.
Who Are Participating?
The strike is supported by over 10 central trade unions and thousands of federations representing sectors such as:
- Banking and finance
- Transportation (bus, rail, and metro services)
- Steel and coal industries
- Health and education workers
- Agriculture and rural development programs (MGNREGA, ASHA workers)
According to organizers, more than 25 crore (250 million) people are expected to participate throughout the day.
Services Affected Today
The Bharat Bandh Today LIVE updates indicate disruptions in the following areas:
- Public transportation: Buses and trains may face delays or cancellations
- Banking: Many bank branches and ATMs could remain non-functional
- Educational institutions: Some schools and colleges remain closed in solidarity
- Markets: Certain commercial establishments and local markets have shut down voluntarily
Emergency services, however, are expected to remain operational.
Major Updates from Across India
- Delhi & NCR: Metro services are running but with tightened security; some roads are closed due to protests.
- Kolkata: Large rallies are being held; public transport affected in several areas.
- Mumbai: Suburban trains are running but banks are observing strike in many parts.
- Bengaluru & Hyderabad: IT employees largely unaffected but civic workers and public staff are striking.
Police and administration in various states have been deployed to ensure peace and manage large gatherings.
Voices from the Ground
Union leaders and farmer organizations have declared that the strike is not just about labor rights but about saving the public sector and protecting the democratic structure of the economy. Protesters carried banners that read:
“Save Jobs, Save Lives!”
“Stop Privatization!”
“Support Farmers and Workers!”