India nationwide strike News

Normal life in Ernakulam, Kerala, is impacted by today's Bharat Bandh, with public transport and shops shut. The nationwide strike by trade unions protests central government policies and demands the repeal of new labour codes.  

A "Bharat Bandh" is underway across India today, led by 10 central trade unions protesting the government's new Labour Codes and 17 unmet demands. Essential services like banking, transport, and power are facing widespread disruptions.  

Bharat Bandh: Over 250 million workers are participating in a nationwide "Bharat Bandh" today, protesting the Indian government's anti-labour and pro-corporate policies. Banking, transport, and power services face major disruptions. Know what's open and closed.

A "Bharat Bandh" is called for July 9, with over 25 crore workers and farmers set to strike nationwide against the government's "anti-worker" and "pro-corporate" policies.  

Congress has asked its workers, state unit chiefs and heads of frontal organisations to take part in the Bandh called by farmer unions to protest against the Centre's three agri laws.

A statement issued by SKM said that farmer unions along with their supporters have made detailed plans to ensure that life remains suspended tomorrow across the country, except for emergency services.

SKM has called for Bharat Bandh today to mark the first anniversary of the enactment of the three farm laws. SKM has put out detailed guidelines and called for complete peace during the strike. SKM also appealed to all citizens of the country to join the nationwide strike.