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New Delhi, July 9: A nationwide strike gripped India on Wednesday, as more than ten central Trade Unions, backed by farmer groups and rural worker organisations, launched a general shutdown in protest against the Centre's alleged "anti-worker, anti-farmer, and pro-corporate" policies. The 'Bharat Bandh' disrupted essential services across several states in the country. The protests remained peaceful across the nation, except in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, where the protestors clashed with the p ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Wednesday said that there is no effect of the Bharat Bandh on any commercial market across the country, adding that they are functioning at their regular pace. Bharat Bandh has been called by a joint forum of 10 central trade unions, alleging that the central government is pushing 'pro-corporate' policies. The statement issued by Khandelwal said, 'There has been absolutely no effect of the so-called Bharat Bandh on any commercial ma ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 9 (ANI): A verbal confrontation broke out between Kolkata Police personnel and members of Left parties' trade unions amid the ongoing 'Bharat Bandh' protests in the city on Wednesday. During the protests, the workers raised slogans of "Inquilab Zindabad" and burnt tyres as part of their agitation against the Centre's economic policies, which they allege are anti-worker. Also Read | BJP MLA Demands Meat, Liquor Shop Closure on Kanwar Yatra Routes: Tarvinder S ...Read More >
Ernakulam (Kerala) [India], July 9 (ANI): Normal life was hit in Kerala Ernakulam district on Wednesday with public transport and commercial establishments shut in the nationwide Bharat Bandh by the combine of trade unions. Supporters of the strike blocked Kerala State Road Transport Corporation buses from Ernakulam to Kozhikode. Many travellers were seen waiting at the bus stops, unable to get buses. Left parties trade unions are staging a Bharat Bandh, alleging that the central government is ...Read More >
Ernakulam (Kerala) [India], July 9 (ANI): Normal life was hit in Kerala's Ernakulam district on Wednesday with public transport and commercial establishments shut in the nationwide 'Bharat Bandh' by the combine of trade unions. Supporters of the strike blocked Kerala State Road Transport Corporation buses from Ernakulam to Kozhikode. Many travellers were seen waiting at the bus stops, unable to get buses. Also Read | Food Poisoning in Gujarat: Over 100 Students Fall Ill Following Dinner at Mah ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) A nationwide strike is underway on Wednesday, following a call by ten trade unions to protest against the Centre's alleged "anti-worker, anti-farmer, and pro-corporate" labour policies. The general strike, or 'Bharat Bandh', was called by a joint platform of the central trade unions, receiving support from farmer organisations and rural worker groups. The participating unions include the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), Indian National Trade Union Cong ...Read More >
West Bengal, July 09: Left parties' trade unions are staging a 'Bharat Bandh' alleging that the central government is pushing economic reforms that weaken workers' rights. 10 Central trade unions have called the Bandh. Defying police presence, members of the Left parties' union entered Jadavpur railway station in West Bengal to block the railway tracks to mark their protest against the central govt's "pro-corporate" policies. Left parties' unions also took out a foot march in Jadavpur A heavy ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Wednesday said that there is no effect of the Bharat Bandh on any commercial market across the country, adding that they are functioning at their regular pace. Bharat Bandh has been called by a joint forum of 10 central trade unions, alleging that the central government is pushing pro-corporate policies. The statement issued by Khandelwal said, There has been absolutely no effect of the so-called Bharat Bandh on any commercial marke ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], July 9 (ANI): Public transportation was disrupted in various parts of the country on Wednesday following the 'Bharat Bandh' protests, called by ten central trade unions, intensified. In Odisha, members of the Khordha District unit of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) blocked the national highway at Bhubaneswar to support the 'Bharat Bandh'. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for July 09, 2025 Declared, Check Winning Numbers and Resu ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], July 9 (ANI): Public transportation was disrupted in various parts of the country on Wednesday following the Bharat Bandh protests, called by ten central trade unions, intensified. In Odisha, members of the Khordha District unit of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) blocked the national highway at Bhubaneswar to support the Bharat Bandh. In Kerala, shops and shopping malls in Kottayam remain closed in support of the Bharat Bandh called by 10 central trade un ...Read More >
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 9 (ANI): Sanitation workers from the Thoothukudi Corporation staged a protest on Wednesday, demanding better working conditions, the provision of essential equipment, and adequate payment for their services. The workers alleged that they were provided neither gloves nor face masks, essential tools for their safety, and claimed that their pay was insufficient. The protesters further demanded the implementation of the minimum wage, as promised by the Thooth ...Read More >
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