Bharat Bandh today live updates: A joint platform of 10 major central trade unions and farmers’ organizations has called for a nationwide ‘Bharat Bandh‘ today. The ‘bandh’ is a protest against the central government’s “anti-worker, anti-farmer, and anti-national pro-corporate policies” policies. Over 25 crore workers and rural labourers from key sectors like banking, transport, postal services, mining, and construction are expected to take part in the Bharat Bandh today.
Why is there a Bharat Bandh today?
The trade unions say the four new labour laws passed by Parliament take away many workers’ rights. While schools, colleges, and private offices are likely to remain open, disruptions in transport and other public services may affect daily life.
The trade unions claim these laws make it harder to go on strike, demand longer working hours, and protect employers even when they break labour rules, reported PTI.
The unions are also against the government’s move to privatise public sector companies, give jobs to private contractors, and increase contract-based work. They believe these steps put workers’ job security and fair wages at risk.
To know if the bandh will affect you, keep following our live blog here. Get latest updates on routes to follow, what’s open and what’s shut:
Bharat Bandh Today Live Updates Here
Bharat Bandh Today Live: Namo Bharat Trains stopped
RJD workers in Darbhanga have stopped the Namo Bharat Train. In the protest are Congress and other Mahagathbandhan opposition parties against the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in the state.
“We have called this Bandh against the Election Commission, which is working as per someone’s agenda… The public is tired of the government. RJD and the entire INDIA alliance have called for a Bandh,” says a RJD leader.
Bharat Bandh Today Live: Train tracks blocked in Bihar
Members of the students’ wing of the RJD have blocked train tracks at the Jehanabad railway station. Carrying banners and flags, they support a complete general shutdown of Bihar under the “Bharat Bandh” today on July 9.
Bharat Bandh Today Live: Who all are on strike?
More than 25 crore workers in sectors across banking, postal, mining, and construction are on a nationwide general strike – Bharat Bandh. It opposes “anti-worker, anti-farmer and anti-national pro-corporate policies of the government”.
Bharat Bandh Live: What are the trade unions demanding?
The unions are raising several concerns, including:
– The four new labour laws, which they say reduce job security and weaken workers’ rights to negotiate together.
– Increasing unemployment and rising prices.
– The government giving preference to rehiring retired employees instead of offering jobs to young people.
– Budget cuts in key areas like education, healthcare, and other public services.
– The fact that the Indian Labour Conference hasn’t been held in the last 10 years.
– Suppression of protests and neglect of migrant workers’ rights.
They had submitted a list of 17 demands to the government, but say these have been ignored.
Bharat Bandh Live: List of Trade Unions participating in Bharat Bandh today
– Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC)
– All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC)
– Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS)
– Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU)
– All India United Trade Union Centre (AIUTUC)
– Trade Union Coordination Centre (TUCC)
– Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA)
– All India Central Council of Trade Unions (AICCTU)
– Labour Progressive Federation (LPF)
– United Trade Union Congress (UTUC)
Bharat Bandh Live: Is Ola, Uber working today? What about buses and atxis?
– App-based cab services like Ola and Uber may not be available in some places.
– Public buses and taxis could face delays or be unavailable in cities where protests and road marches are planned.
Bharat Bandh Live: What will stay open and where you may face disruptions?
The level of disruption will differ depending on the city or region you’re living in. Metro cities and industrial areas with strong trade union presence may see major slowdowns, especially in rural regions, where rallies and protests are expected to be more visible.
– Emergency services and hospitals will continue to function normally.
– Private offices and most markets are expected to stay open, though some areas may see local disruptions.
Bharat Bandh Live: Are Schools and Colleges Closed?
Most of the schools and colleges will stay open today. However, states like Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have announced closures because of possible transport problems.
Bharat Bandh Live: Services that may be affected during the Bharat Bandh
Several key services across the country could be disrupted due to the strike:
Banking and Finance: Public sector banks might not function properly.
Postal Services: Mail delivery and post office work may be delayed in many areas.
Coal and Factories: Production may slow down as many workers join the strike.
Transport: Public buses might run less frequently or stop completely in some states.
Construction: Ongoing construction work could face delays.
Government Departments (PSUs): Some government offices and departments may stop working for the day.
Bharat Bandh Live: Power supply could take a hit
India could face electricity problems on July 9 as many power sector employees are expected to join the nationwide Bharat Bandh. Around 2.7 million workers from the power sector are likely to take part in the strike, which may lead to power cuts or disruptions in different parts of the country. The level of impact may differ from one region to another, based on how strong the unions are and what backup plans local electricity boards have in place.
Bharat Bandh Live: Things to know and avoid today
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Bharat Bandh today. Since traffic is expected to take a hit today, we will keep you posted on which routes you can take and avoid so that you have minimum traffic disruption while travelling today. Keep watching this space for more updates as the day progresses.