25 Crore Workers on Strike! Full Bharat Bandh Update

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 Posted on Knowledge24/7 | By Nitesh Srivastava

India is witnessing a nationwide general strike (Bharat Bandh) today, called by a joint forum of 10 central trade unions, protesting what they call the government's "pro-corporate and anti-worker policies." The strike has drawn support from both organised and unorganised sectors, with over 25 crore workers expected to participate.

Who is Participating in the Strike?

Major trade unions including:

* All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC)

* Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC)

* Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU)

* Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA)

* Labour Progressive Federation (LPF)

* United Trade Union Congress (UTUC)

They are backed by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, various rural worker unions, and employees from the Railways, NMDC Ltd, and steel industries.

Why Are They Protesting?

The protestors are demanding the reversal of several government policies they believe undermine workers’ rights and public welfare.

Key grievances include:

* Opposition to the four new labour codes which allegedly reduce protections like collective bargaining and the right to strike

* Growing unemployment and underemployment among youth

* Increasing inflation and rising cost of living

* Cuts in healthcare, education, and basic civic services

* Preference for rehiring retirees instead of recruiting new employees

* Lack of a National Labour Conference in the last decade

* Neglect of migrant workers’ rights

Which Sectors Will Be Affected?

The impact of the strike is expected to be felt in several key sectors:

* Banking and Insurance: Most public sector banks likely to be affected

* Postal Services: Disruption in mail delivery and logistics

* Coal Mining & Highway Construction: Labour stoppages in mining and infrastructure

* Government Offices & PSUs: Partial shutdowns and slowdowns

* Transport & Rural Protests: State-run buses may be delayed; farmer rallies expected in rural areas

What’s Open?

Despite the strike, many essential and private services remain unaffected:

* Stock Market: Both NSE and BSE remain open with no trading holiday

* Railways: No official strike announced; services may see delays but not cancellations

* Schools and Colleges: Expected to function normally

* Private Offices and IT Sector: Largely unaffected

Demands at a Glance

Protesters are calling for:

* Complete rollback of the new labour codes

* Protection of the right to unionise and strike

* More government jobs and filling of vacancies

* Increased wages under MGNREGA, extended to urban areas

* Strengthening of public health and education systems

Conclusion : Today's Bharat Bandh is a significant show of strength by India’s working class and farmers. While public inconvenience is inevitable, the protest highlights long-standing concerns around labour rights, employment, and government accountability.

Stay tuned to Knowledge24/7 for real-time updates on the developments, reactions, and outcomes of this major national strike.

Location: Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

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