[LIVE] Bharat Bandh 2025 Latest Updates: Over 25 Crore Workers From Key Govt Sectors Likely To Participate In Nationwide Strike

Bharat Bandh 2025 Live Updates: Nationwide protests are taking place in India today (July 9) as a consortium of 10 major central trade unions, including INTUC, AITUC, CITU, and SEWA, has called for a "Bharat Bandh" against the labour and economic policies of the central government.

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Bharat Bandh Today Live Updates: Nationwide protests are taking place in India today (July 9) as a consortium of 10 major central trade unions, including INTUC, AITUC, CITU, and SEWA, has called for a "Bharat Bandh" against the labour and economic policies of the central government. The unions have united to press for 17 long-pending demands, which they claim have been consistently ignored by the government. 

Accusing the Centre of pursuing "anti-worker, anti-farmer, and pro-corporate policies detrimental to national interests," the organisers anticipate participation from over 25 crore (250 million) workers, with widespread support from farmers and rural labourers across the country.

Preparations for the large-scale industrial action have been actively progressing across both the formal and informal sectors of the economy, the forum said on Monday.

"More than 25 crore workers are expected to take part in the strike. Farmers and rural workers will also join the protest across the country," said Amarjeet Kaur, General Secretary of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC).

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09 July 2025

14:57 IST

LIVE Updates | Bharat Bandh Today: AICCTU Members Stage Protest At Jantar Mantar

"All India Central Council of Trade Unions (AICCTU) members stage a protest at Jantar Mantar, as part of the 'Bharat Bandh' called today over Union government’s policies. The 'Bharat Bandh' protests have been called by ten central trade unions (CTUs)," ANI reported.

#WATCH | Delhi: All India Central Council of Trade Unions (AICCTU) members stage a protest at Jantar Mantar, as part of the 'Bharat Bandh' called today over Union government’s policies.

The 'Bharat Bandh' protests have been called by ten central trade unions (CTUs). pic.twitter.com/3vM0ccZhPn

— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2025

14:23 IST

LIVE Updates | Bharat Bandh Today: Operations Halted At ECL Rajmahal Coal Project In Godda, Jharkhand As United Trade Union Joins Protest

"A nationwide Bharat Bandh was held, leading to a complete shutdown of operations at the ECL Rajmahal Coal Project as leaders and workers of the United Trade Union joined the protest," IANS reported.

Godda, Jharkhand: A nationwide Bharat Bandh was held, leading to a complete shutdown of operations at the ECL Rajmahal Coal Project as leaders and workers of the United Trade Union joined the protest pic.twitter.com/IQyeLgylhS

— IANS (@ians_india) July 9, 2025

14:18 IST

LIVE Updates | Bharat Bandh Today: Over 500 Protesters Blocked Chengalpattu-Tindivanam GST Road In Tamil Nadu

"Over 500 protesters blocked Chengalpattu-Tindivanam GST Road during the All India General Strike, demanding Rs. 26,000 minimum wage and repeal of amended labor laws. The protest caused a major traffic jam, forcing commuters to walk. Police later detained protesters," IANS reported.

Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu: Over 500 protesters blocked Chengalpattu-Tindivanam GST Road during the All India General Strike, demanding Rs. 26,000 minimum wage and repeal of amended labor laws. The protest caused a major traffic jam, forcing commuters to walk. Police later detained… pic.twitter.com/mrBEwlqqOw

— IANS (@ians_india) July 9, 2025

14:15 IST

LIVE Updates | Bharat Bandh Today: Over 500 Trade Union Members Arrested in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur

"Over 500 trade union members were arrested in Thanjavur protesting against new labor codes. They demanded a ₹26,000 minimum wage, equal pay for contract workers, revival of the old pension scheme, and welfare for unorganized sector workers amid a nationwide strike," IANS reported.

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu: Over 500 trade union members were arrested in Thanjavur protesting against new labor codes. They demanded a ₹26,000 minimum wage, equal pay for contract workers, revival of the old pension scheme, and welfare for unorganized sector workers amid a… pic.twitter.com/uDQklw6y9m

— IANS (@ians_india) July 9, 2025

13:30 IST

LIVE Updates | Bharat Bandh Today: Nationwide Strike Extremely Successful: Coal Workers Association Working President

All India Coal Workers Association Working President R P Singh on Wednesday said the nationwide strike to protest against the central government's pro-corporate policies was extremely successful.

"The strike was extremely successful nationwide, especially in CCL. The main demand was to oppose the new four labor codes that the Indian government is trying to implement. The strike warns the government to revoke these labor codes, which threaten workers' rights to unionize and aim to enslave laborers," IANS quoted Singh as saying. 

Ranchi, Jharkhand: All India Coal Workers Association, Working President R P Singh says, "The strike was extremely successful nationwide, especially in CCL. The main demand was to oppose the new four labor codes that the Indian government is trying to implement. The strike warns… pic.twitter.com/9jJUvGzyw7

— IANS (@ians_india) July 9, 2025

13:25 IST

LIVE Updates | Bharat Bandh Today: Clash Breaks Out Between TMC Members, Trade Union Leaders Over Strike In Darjeeling, West Bengal

#WATCH | Darjeeling, West Bengal | Clash breaks out between TMC members and Trade Union Leaders over 'Bharat Bandh' in Naxalbari pic.twitter.com/mhPQ94LmbX

— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2025

12:41 IST

LIVE Updates | Bihar Bandh Today: Rahul Gandhi Alleges Bid To ‘Steal Votes’ Through Electoral Rolls Revision

"The way there was vote theft in the Maharashtra elections, a similar attempt is being made in Bihar," IANS reported, quoting Rahul Gandhi. 

#WATCH | Patna | Congress MP & LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi takes part in Mahagathbandhan's 'Bihar Bandh' rally against electoral rolls revision in Bihar

"The way there was vote theft in the Maharashtra elections, a similar attempt is being made in Bihar," he says. pic.twitter.com/pZyAJ63mgw

— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2025

11:57 IST

LIVE Updates | Bihar Bandh: Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi Participates In Protest Against Revision Of Electoral Rolls

Bihar: Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi participates in a protest against the revision of electoral rolls pic.twitter.com/M2Lu1TMTFM

— IANS (@ians_india) July 9, 2025

11:29 IST

LIVE Updates | Bharat Bandh Today: Left Parties Stage Protest Against Central Govt In Chennai

#WATCH | Chennai | Left parties stage a protest against the Central government in Guindy as part of 'Bharat Bandh' call pic.twitter.com/xQCna7o9Ee

— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2025

11:15 IST

LIVE Updates | Bharat Bandh Today: CPI (M) Workers Stage Protest In West Midnapore, West Bengal

CPI(M) workers on Wednesday protested against the Centre's labour policies in Ghatal, West Bengal.

West Midnapore, West Bengal: CPI (M) workers stage a protest in Ghatal against the Centre's labour policies. Shops and vehicles also remain shut pic.twitter.com/mfMFKnYJSC

— IANS (@ians_india) July 9, 2025

11:03 IST

LIVE Updates | Bharat Bandh Today: Shops Remain Closed In Kozhikode, Kerala Amid Bharat Bandh

Shops remained closed in Kozhikode, Kerala, on Wednesday after a joint forum of 10 central trade unions called a Bharat Bandh, alleging that the central government is pushing "pro-corporate" policies.

#WATCH | Kozhikode, Kerala | Effects of 'Bharat Bandh' called by a joint forum of 10 central trade unions, alleging the central govt of pushing "pro-corporate" policies. pic.twitter.com/AesjtEoO9O

— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2025

10:50 IST

LIVE Updates | Bihar Bandh Today: Lok Sabha LoP, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi And RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav Join Protests 

The Mahagathbandhan has called for protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Bihar ahead of the 2025 state Assembly elections.

#WATCH | Patna | Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav join the 'Bihar Bandh' protests called by the Mahagathbandhan against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Bihar ahead of the state Assembly Elections 2025. pic.twitter.com/peX13FRVAp

— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2025

10:29 IST

LIVE Updates | Bharat Bandh Today: AITUC Workers Stage Protest Outside CMPDI Headquarters In Ranchi, 

All India Trade Union Congress workers on Wednesday protested outside the CMPDI headquarters in Ranchi, Jharkhand, during the nationwide 'Bharat Bandh'.

VIDEO | Jharkhand: All India Trade Union Congress workers protest outside CMPDI headquarters in Ranchi during nationwide 'Bharat Bandh'.

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/8faRLeJjII

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 9, 2025

10:11 IST

LIVE Updates | Bharat Bandh Today: CPI(M) Supporters Block Railway Tracks In Haldia, West Bengal

CPI(M) supporters on Wednesday staged a protest at Ranichak Station in Haldia, East Midnapore, in support of the Bharat Bandh. Railway police arrested several protesters involved in the agitation.

Haldia: CP(M)supporters staged a protest at Ranchik Station in Haldia, East Midnapore, as part of the bandh. Railway police arrested several protesters involved in the agitation pic.twitter.com/pFa946T4Qs

— IANS (@ians_india) July 9, 2025

09:55 IST

LIVE Updates| CPI(ML) Holds Protest March In Murshidabad, West Bengal In Support Of Bharat Bandh

CPI(ML) on Wednesday held a protest march covering four kilometers on the Berhampur-Jalangi highway in Murshidabad in support of Bharat Bandh.

Murshidabad, West Bengal: The CPI(ML) marched four km on Berhampur-Jalangi highway in Murshidabad, closing shops at several locations. A heavy police presence was deployed to maintain law and order during the strike pic.twitter.com/vFnx4aN0BO

— IANS (@ians_india) July 9, 2025

09:35 IST

LIVE Updates| 540 Buses Operate Normally Across Tamil Nadu's Tiruppur District Despite 'Bharat Bandh'

Tiruppur remains unaffected by the 'Bharat Bandh' as 540 buses operate normally across the district. 10 central trade unions have called for a 'Bharat Bandh' against the policies of the central government.

VIDEO | Tamil Nadu: Tiruppur remains unaffected by trade union strike; 540 buses operate normally across the district.

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/1UIcu2uPhu

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 9, 2025

09:30 IST

LIVE Updates | Shops And Shopping Malls Remain Closed In Kottayam, Kerala Amid Bharat Bandh

Shops and shopping malls remain closed in Kottayam, Kerala, as 10 central trade unions have called for a 'Bharat Bandh' against the central government's policies.

#WATCH | Kerala | Shops and shopping malls remain closed in Kottayam in support of the 'Bharat Bandh' called by 10 central trade unions, alleging the central govt of pushing "pro-corporate" policies. pic.twitter.com/hD5iyTvHdx

— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2025

09:26 IST

LIVE Updates| Police Use Batons To Disperse Left Workers Enforcing Bandh In Howrah, West Bengal

Police used batons to disperse workers of a Left organization who were trying to enforce a bandh in Howrah.

VIDEO | Bharat Bandh: Police resort to lathicharge as workers of Left organisations try to enforce shutdown in Howrah.

More than 25 crore workers affiliated with central and sectoral trade unions have announced to go on strike across the country to protest against new labour… pic.twitter.com/khEKilXQxH

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 9, 2025

09:12 IST

LIVE Updates | Centre Of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) Members Block National Highway In Bhubaneswar

Members of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) from the Khordha district unit blocked the national highway in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday in support of the 'Bharat Bandh' called by a joint platform of 10 central trade unions to protest the "pro-corporate" policies of the central government.

#WATCH | Odisha | Members of Khordha District unit of Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) block the national highway at Bhubaneswar, supporting 'Bharat Bandh' called by a joint forum of 10 central trade unions against "pro-corporate" policies of the central government pic.twitter.com/v7Zg0uATYb

— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2025

08:53 IST

LIVE Updates | State-Run Bus Drivers In Siliguri, West Bengal Wear Helmets As Precaution During Bharat Bandh

Government bus drivers in Siliguri are wearing helmets as a precautionary measure as 10 central trade unions have called for a 'Bharat Bandh' against the policies of the central government.

#WATCH | West Bengal | Drivers of state-run buses in Siliguri wear helmets as a measure of precaution, as 10 central trade unions have called for 'Bharat Bandh' against the central government's policies pic.twitter.com/pTqOnRPRSg

— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2025

08:50 IST

LIVE Updates| Bus Services Operate In Chennai Despite 'Bharat Bandh'

Bus services are operating normally in Chennai despite the 'Bharat Bandh' called by central trade unions. 

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu | Normalcy continues as bus services operate in Chennai despite the 'Bharat Bandh' called by central trade unions, alleging the central govt of pushing "pro-corporate" policies.

Visuals from Chennai Koyambedu Bus Stand. pic.twitter.com/UM9o1khnsQ

— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2025

08:44 IST

LIVE Updates| Left Parties' Union Block Railway Tracks In West Bengal

Left parties' union blocked railway tracks at Jadavpur railway station on Wednesday to protest against the central government’s "pro-corporate" policies.

#WATCH | West Bengal | Defying police presence, members of the Left parties' union enter Jadavpur railway station to block the railway tracks to mark their protest against the central govt's "pro-corporate" policies

The trade unions have alleged that the central government is… pic.twitter.com/3mjg83ghLW

— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2025

08:35 IST

LIVE Updates | Heavy Police Deployed, Shops Closed Due To Bharat Bandh In Siliguri

VIDEO | Siliguri, West Bengal: Shops shut, roads deserted amid heavy police deployment as trade unions call for Bharat Bandh.

“The question is of privatisation, unemployment, and inflation. PM Modi made this commitment to provide employment, but that didn’t happen. There is no… pic.twitter.com/4pVdRR73t5

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 9, 2025

08:27 IST

LIVE Updates| Heavy Police Force Deployed Near Jadavpur Bus Stand, Bus Drivers Wear Helmets As Services Continue Amid ‘Bharat Bandh’

#WATCH | Kolkata | Heavy police force deployed near Jadavpur 8B bus stand and bus drivers wear helmets for protection as private and state-run buses operate in Jadavpur despite the 'Bharat Bandh'.

The 'Bharat Bandh' has been called by 10 central trade unions, alleging that the… pic.twitter.com/6iUcOwjLm2

— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2025

08:20 IST

Left Parties’ Unions Participate In ‘Bharat Bandh’ At Jadavpur, Kolkata

#WATCH | Left parties' unions participate in the 'Bharat Bandh' by taking out a foot march in Jadavpur, Kolkata.

The 'Bandh' has been called by 10 central trade unions, alleging that the central government is pushing economic reforms that weaken workers' rights. pic.twitter.com/WbGnQYAdXD

— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2025

08:04 IST

LIVE Updates| Operation Of State-Run Buses Affected In West Bengal Due To 'Bharat Bandh'

#WATCH | West Bengal | Effects of 'Bharat Bandh' called by a joint forum of 10 central trade unions and their affiliates seen in Siliguri; Operation of State-run buses is affected pic.twitter.com/qAhoQ9HYAS

— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2025

07:59 IST

LIVE Updates | RJD Students' Wing Members Block Train Tracks At Jehanabad Railway Station In Bihar In Support Of 'Bharat Bandh'.

#WATCH | Bihar | Members of RJD's students' wing block the train tracks at Jehanabad railway station, supporting 'Bharat Bandh' called by a joint forum of 10 central trade unions and their affiliates pic.twitter.com/SNPhpPXZbY

— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2025

06:54 IST

LIVE Updates| Over 25 Crore Workers From Key Sectors To Join Nationwide Strike, Disrupting Essential Services

Over 25 crore workers from crucial sectors such as banking, transport, postal services, mining, and construction are expected to participate in the nationwide strike, which is likely to cause massive disruption to essential public services.

"More than 25 crore workers are expected to take part in the strike. Farmers and rural workers will also join the protest across the country," said Amarjeet Kaur, General Secretary of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC).

06:26 IST

LIVE Updates| Strike Likely To Disrupt Banking, Mining, Postal And Public Sector Services 

The strike is likely to affect public and industrial services, especially banking, coal mining, postal services and public transport in some states. Major organisations such as the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) and other public sector units in the steel and mining sectors are also expected to participate.

16:06 IST

LIVE Updates| Bharat Band 09 July: Are Bank Open?

Although July 9 is not an official bank holiday, banking services across India are expected to face disruptions on Wednesday due to the Bharat Bandh called by central trade unions.