🇮🇳 Bharat Bandh Today – National Strike Shakes Services on July 9, 2025
Delhi, July 9, 2025 – A nationwide Bharat Bandh organised by a coalition of 10 central trade unions and several farmer and rural-worker groups is significantly impacting daily life across India. An estimated 250 million (25 crore) workers have joined the strike in protest of government policies they describe as “anti-worker, anti-farmer and pro-corporate” ndtv.in+4goodreturns.in+4bangla.indiatimes.com+4.
🏦 Banking, Postal & PSU Services Hit Hard
In Gujarat alone, around 20,000 bank employees from public and select private-sector banks (e.g. Federal Bank, Karur Vysya, IDBI) are participating, potentially halting transactions worth ₹15,000 crore across 3,678 nationalised branches timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1.
Nationwide, banking and postal services, along with many public sector units, are disrupted indianexpress.com. In Kolkata city, while metro, buses, ferries, and private transport are running normally, public sector banks and co‑operative branches may remain non-operational indianexpress.com+3indianexpress.com+3timesofindia.indiatimes.com+3.
🚉 Transport & Education: Operating With Caution
State-run transport appears largely unaffected in most cities. Kolkata has mobilized public and private buses, ferries, trams, and railway services to maintain regular schedules timesofindia.indiatimes.com.Schools and colleges are open in those regions where closures have not been officially declared; however, parents are advised to check local advisories before sending children indianexpress.com+1timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1.Emergency services including hospitals, police, and fire departments are operational without disruption economictimes.indiatimes.com+6indianexpress.com+6timesofindia.indiatimes.com+6.
🌾 Where the Bandh Resonates Most
The bandh is most strongly felt in tribal and Dalit-dominated areas of Gujarat—such as Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Surendranagar, Sabarkantha, and Aravalli—where local markets and goods transport came to a standstill hindustantimes.com+1timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1.
The shutdown’s influence is widespread, bolstered by the backing of farmer unions like the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, particularly in agricultural regions of Rajasthan patrika.com.
🛠️ Core Demands Driving the Strike
The strike calls for:
Reversal of labour and farm sector reforms
Ban on privatisation of public sector banks
Minimum wage hike to ₹26,000
Old pension scheme restoration
Removal of GST on insurance products timesofindia.indiatimes.com+2oneindia.com+2timesofindia.indiatimes.com+2indianexpress.com+6indianexpress.com+6timesofindia.indiatimes.com+6goodreturns.intimesofindia.indiatimes.com+1navbharattimes.indiatimes.com+1
🔍 What to Expect Today
Banking & postal disruptions are expected throughout most of the day, especially in rural and public-sector regions.
Urban transport and emergency services will likely remain available but could see intermittent delays.
Localised protests, roadblocks, and demonstration flashpoints may emerge—citizens are urged to remain cautious and follow updates from local authorities.
🧭 What This Means for Citizens & Stakeholders
Consumers should plan financial transactions in advance, especially if relying on cash, cheques, or bank visits.
Students and parents should stay alert to announcements from schools and universities regarding closures.
Businesses and logistics operators may face delays—alternative arrangements should be anticipated.
Commuters may experience disruptions in rural and semi-urban regions; urban public transport is expected to function with standard vigilance.
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