- Bharat Bandh: Markets, transport sector to remain open, say CAIT, AITWA
Issuing a joint statement, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) and All India Transporters Welfa ...More
Issuing a joint statement, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) and All India Transporters Welfare Association (AITWA) said none of the farmer leaders or associations have approached them seeking support on the issue and therefore, traders and transporters are not participating in the "Bharat Bandh". ...Less

- '#Aaj_Bharat_Bandh_Hai': Plough, tractor trend on Twitter as farmers protest in solidarity
A nationwide agitation was held on the call of 'December 8 Kisan Mahaandolan' as protesting farmers vocif ...More
A nationwide agitation was held on the call of 'December 8 Kisan Mahaandolan' as protesting farmers vociferously reiterated their demand of repealing the new farm laws, which they have termed as "kala kanoon". ...Less

- Bharat Bandh: Nationwide strike impacts road and rail traffic
Bharat Bandh Today: After more than 10 states witnessed protests against the government's new 'Agnipath' ...More
Bharat Bandh Today: After more than 10 states witnessed protests against the government's new 'Agnipath' military recruitment scheme last week, a nationwide shutdown call - for 'Bharat Bandh' - has been given by some groups on Monday. This comes a day after the service chiefs ruled out rolling back of the plan and revealed the recruitment timelines. ...Less

- Bharat Bandh 2024: Will schools, colleges, offices, markets open on August 21? Here is all you should know before stepping out of home
Bharat Bandh: The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has called for a Bharat Bandh on August 21 to prote ...More
Bharat Bandh: The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has called for a Bharat Bandh on August 21 to protest the Supreme Court’s ruling on creating sub-categories within SC/ST reservations. The protest seeks to reverse the decision. Security has been tightened, with precautionary measures ensuring public safety. Emergency services will remain operational during the bandh. ...Less

- Bharat Bandh today: Why is nationwide strike being held? Who are protesting? Here is everything you need to know
Bharat Bandh 21 August: Dalit and Adivasi groups called for a 'Bharat Bandh' on Wednesday, protesting Sup ...More
Bharat Bandh 21 August: Dalit and Adivasi groups called for a 'Bharat Bandh' on Wednesday, protesting Supreme Court's recent judgment on SC/ST reservations. They demanded stronger representation and protection for marginalized communities. The bandh might disrupt transportation and services, but emergency services will continue. Schools in some regions of Rajasthan will remain closed due to the call for bandh. ...Less

- Bharat Bandh today: What’s open, what’s closed? Are road and train services affected as 25 crore workers go on strike?
Bharat Bandh Today: A nationwide strike, "Bharat Bandh," is being organised today by trade unions and far ...More
Bharat Bandh Today: A nationwide strike, "Bharat Bandh," is being organised today by trade unions and farmer groups protesting pro-corporate and anti-worker government policies. The strike anticipates participation from over 25 crore workers across various sectors, potentially disrupting banking, transport, and public services. Concerns include labor law changes, privatization, and rising rural distress, fueling widespread opposition. ...Less

- Bharat Bandh July 9: Public transport disrupted in Odisha, West Bengal and other Indian states
The Bharat Bandh strike, led by 10 central trade unions, disrupted transport and services across India, p ...More
The Bharat Bandh strike, led by 10 central trade unions, disrupted transport and services across India, protesting the 2020 labour laws and economic policies. States like Odisha, Kerala, and West Bengal saw major blockades. Unions demand scrapping labour codes, increased MNREGA wages, and public sector recruitment, alleging the reforms weaken worker rights and democratic structures. ...Less

- Bharat Bandh today reason: Why 10 trade unions and 30 crore workers have called for a nationwide strike on February 12 and what are their key demands?
Bharat Bandh Feb 12 reason: India is observing a Bharat Bandh on Thursday, following a nationwide strike ...More
Bharat Bandh Feb 12 reason: India is observing a Bharat Bandh on Thursday, following a nationwide strike call by a joint forum of central trade unions against the Centre’s alleged anti-worker policies. As many as ten trade unions and 30 crore workers are expected to join the strike. Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has extended full support to the strike. ...Less

- Bharat Bandh in Odisha on February 12: Are schools, banks, government offices closed in the state today? Here's what we know
Bharat Bandh Odisha today: Bharat Bandh is being observed in Odisha on February 12, Thursday. The nationw ...More
Bharat Bandh Odisha today: Bharat Bandh is being observed in Odisha on February 12, Thursday. The nationwide strike, a call given by trade unions and farmers organisations, are likely to impact banking, public transport, government offices and public sector undertakings. Big cities in Odisha such as Bhubaneshwar and Cuttack might also see the impact. ...Less

- Bharat Bandh Bengaluru today: Are banks and offices closed? Will bus, train, and cab services be affected due to strike?
Bharat Bandh Bengaluru today: A nationwide strike, potentially impacting essential services like banking, ...More
Bharat Bandh Bengaluru today: A nationwide strike, potentially impacting essential services like banking, insurance, and transport, is anticipated on Wednesday. Over 25 crore workers are expected to participate, protesting government policies. While schools and IT firms remain open with caution, disruptions are likely in Bengaluru, with unions citing concerns over worker protections and government's pro-corporate stance. ...Less

- Tomorrow holiday for Kerala schools and colleges? Check whether educational institutions remain closed during Feb 12 Bharat Bandh
A nationwide strike call by over 10 trade and farmers' unions for a Bharat Bandh on February 12 is expect ...More
A nationwide strike call by over 10 trade and farmers' unions for a Bharat Bandh on February 12 is expected to cause significant disruptions across Kerala. While essential services like hospitals and pharmacies will remain operational, the strike is likely to halt public transport and banking services statewide. The massive participation of workers has led to widespread questions regarding tomorrow holiday in Kerala for educational institutions, as the Feb 12 strike in Kerala often results in a complete shutdown of normal life. ...Less

- Bharat Bandh Today: Check here to know if your state or city is likely to be affected by nation-wide strike, what's closed, what's open
Bharat Bandh 12th February: India is observing a Bharat Bandh on Thursday, February 12 and several servic ...More
Bharat Bandh 12th February: India is observing a Bharat Bandh on Thursday, February 12 and several services will be impacted today except for essential services like hospitals and ambulance operations. Assam, Odisha, Kerala and West Bengal are likely to see the maximum impact of the nationwide strike. Emergency services such as hospitals, pharmacies may not be affected. ...Less

- Bharat Bandh February 12 in Odisha: Are schools and colleges closed tomorrow due to nationwide strike? What we know
Bharat Bandh on February 12: Are schools and colleges in Odisha shut tomorrow due to Bharat Bandh? As per ...More
Bharat Bandh on February 12: Are schools and colleges in Odisha shut tomorrow due to Bharat Bandh? As per reports, schools and colleges may remain open, but an official confirmation is awaited from the authorities. The nationwide strike might impact public transport, banking, and services of public sector units in Odisha tomorrow. ...Less

- Bharat Bandh today: Who is behind it? Timing, restrictions & impact
The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) has called for the Bharat Bandh, supported by Noida-based Bharatiya Kisan ...More
The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) has called for the Bharat Bandh, supported by Noida-based Bharatiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) and Congress party. Farmers are planning massive chakka jams in Punjab and on Delhi NCR borders during the Bandh. ...Less

- Bharat Bandh announced: Are banks closed today?
Bharat Bandh on February 16: Samyukat Kisna and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have unitedly called for a Bhara ...More
Bharat Bandh on February 16: Samyukat Kisna and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have unitedly called for a Bharat Bandh on February 16, 2024 Let us take a look at how you could be impacted by the Gramin Bharat Bandh called on February 16, 2024. ...Less

- Bharat Bandh on February 12: Are banks, schools, colleges, transport and markets closed today?
Bharat Bandh 2026 Today Feb 12 Updates: Several trade unions and farmers' organisations have called a nat ...More
Bharat Bandh 2026 Today Feb 12 Updates: Several trade unions and farmers' organisations have called a nationwide Bharat Bandh today on February 12, 2026. The call for bandh may see disruption in banking, public transport, and government services as states union in Kerala, Punjab have extended support to the strike. ...Less

- Watch Patna SDM accidentally hit by Policeman lathi during Bharat Bandh, video goes viral
During the Bharat Bandh, Patna Police resorted to lathi charges and water cannons against Bhim Army membe ...More
During the Bharat Bandh, Patna Police resorted to lathi charges and water cannons against Bhim Army members. Protests spread across multiple Bihar districts against a Supreme Court ruling on quota classification. Demonstrators blocked train services and highways, calling for quotas to be secured in the 9th Schedule of the Constitution. ...Less

- Bharat Bandh 9 July: Are schools, colleges closed tomorrow as 10 unions to demonstrate nationwide strike against Modi govt
A nationwide general strike, supported by trade unions and farmer groups, is set for July 9, protesting t ...More
A nationwide general strike, supported by trade unions and farmer groups, is set for July 9, protesting the government's economic policies. Over 25 crore workers are expected to participate, potentially disrupting banking, transport, and mining sectors. While schools and government offices remain open, transport disruptions may cause delays for many. ...Less

- Rahul Gandhi urges people to support Bharat Bandh
"Modi ji, stop stealing from farmers. All fellow citizens know that today is Bharat Bandh. Make our food ...More
"Modi ji, stop stealing from farmers. All fellow citizens know that today is Bharat Bandh. Make our food growers' struggle successful by fully supporting it," he said in a tweet in Hindi. ...Less

- 'They want to follow Taliban': BKU-Bhanu chief slams Rakesh Tikait on Bharat Bandh
"They (Rakesh Tikait) call themselves 'Kisan neta and then announce Bharat Bandh, which affects economy a ...More
"They (Rakesh Tikait) call themselves 'Kisan neta and then announce Bharat Bandh, which affects economy and farmers. How does it even benefit anyone? They want to follow in the footsteps of the Taliban by continuing similar activities," Bhanu Pratap said. ...Less

- Success of Bharat Bandh has unnerved BJP: Akhilesh Yadav
The "success" of the farmers' Bharat Bandh has unnerved the ruling party, according to Samajwadi Party Pr ...More
The "success" of the farmers' Bharat Bandh has unnerved the ruling party, according to Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav, who accuses the BJP of acting in the interests of capitalists who helped it get power. Farmers' groups organised the Bharat Bandh on Monday to protest the Centre's three agri laws. ...Less

- Bharat Bandh: Timings, services affected and everything else you need to know
The dawn-to-dusk shutdown has not the same effect in all states. While in Kerala, there is almost complet ...More
The dawn-to-dusk shutdown has not the same effect in all states. While in Kerala, there is almost complete shutdown of all services, in other states, huge traffic jams were seen. In some other states, the bandh has very little effect on normal life. ...Less

- Traders' bodies divided on call for Bharat bandh demanding review of GST provisions
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Thursday said all commercial markets across the country ...More
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Thursday said all commercial markets across the country will remain closed on February 26 in view of its Bharat bandh call demanding a review of the provisions of the GST regime. ...Less

- BSP extends support to Bharat Bandh against top court order on sub-classification of SCs
"BSP supports the Bharat Bandh because there is anger and resentment against the Supreme Court's August 1 ...More
"BSP supports the Bharat Bandh because there is anger and resentment against the Supreme Court's August 1 decision regarding the sub-classification of SC/ST and the creamy layer among them due to the conspiracy against reservation by parties like BJP and Congress and their collusion to make it ineffective and eventually end it," BSP president Mayawati said in a post in Hindi on X. ...Less

- All the services that may be affected in today's Bharat bandh
The Bharat bandh will run from 11am to 3pm, with transport services, offices and shops - particularly tho ...More
The Bharat bandh will run from 11am to 3pm, with transport services, offices and shops - particularly those selling fruits and vegetables - in some states and cities likely to be affected. ...Less

- Karnataka farmer bodies to observe Bharat Bandh today
The farmer organisations have also decided to take out massive rallies and observe complete bandh. Howeve ...More
The farmer organisations have also decided to take out massive rallies and observe complete bandh. However, many organisations have only extended moral support to the Bharat Bandh. ...Less

- Bharat Bandh live updates: Strike by trade unions gets mixed response
10 Central trade unions have called fot the strike which is being supported by many other organisations. ...More
10 Central trade unions have called fot the strike which is being supported by many other organisations. The protestors' demand during the Bharat Bandh includes Centre to drop the proposed labour reforms. A Bill in this regard was passed and proposes to merge 44 labour laws into four codes -- wages, industrial relations, social security, and safe working conditions. ...Less

- Bharat Bandh in Nashik sees partial shut down
The 'Bharat Bandh' to protest UPA govt's decision permitting 51% FDI in multi-brand retail & diesel price ...More
The 'Bharat Bandh' to protest UPA govt's decision permitting 51% FDI in multi-brand retail & diesel price hike evoked a mixed response in Nashik city. ...Less
- Bharat Bandh on February 12: Are schools closed tomorrow? Check state-wise updates across India
India braces for a nationwide strike on February 12, 2026, potentially disrupting public services and mar ...More
India braces for a nationwide strike on February 12, 2026, potentially disrupting public services and markets. While many states report no official school closures, parents are advised to check local updates as some institutions may suspend classes due to potential disruptions and protests. ...Less

- Bharat Bandh: Minimal impact in Delhi; metro, road transport, markets unaffected
The situation was normal at the New Delhi railway station. Markets at Connaught Place, Karol Bagh, Kashmi ...More
The situation was normal at the New Delhi railway station. Markets at Connaught Place, Karol Bagh, Kashmiri Gate, Chandni Chowk and Sadar remained open. Shops in Khan Market were also open. ...Less

- Bharat Bandh Strike Protest: Why banks, buses and post offices may not run as usual today
Bharat Bandh Strike News: More than 250 million workers are expected to join India’s Bharat Bandh on 9 Ju ...More
Bharat Bandh Strike News: More than 250 million workers are expected to join India’s Bharat Bandh on 9 July, protesting what they call the government’s anti-worker, anti-farmer and pro-corporate stance. Banking, postal, coal mining, and transport services could be hit hard. The unions accuse the government of ignoring their demands, pushing new labour laws that reduce rights, and favouring big business over jobs and welfare. Farmers and rural workers plan to join in, amplifying the scale and impact. ...Less

- Gramin Bharat Bandh: Famers announce nationwide protest on Feb 16; All you need to know
The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Samyukat Kisna have jointly called for a Bharat Bandh on February 16, 2024, ...More
The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Samyukat Kisna have jointly called for a Bharat Bandh on February 16, 2024, to demand the implementation of MSP laws, address unemployment, and push for various agricultural and labor reforms. The bandh is scheduled from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM and includes chakka jams and closures of highways and essential services. Protesters plan to use street plays, songs, and poetry to highlight their demands. The bandh has garnered support from government employees, trade unions, and roadway employees, all seeking reforms and better conditions for farmers and workers. ...Less

- Centre will be responsible for any inconvenience to people during Bandh: Congress
Punjab Congress President Sunil Jakhar said the farmers were justified in opposing what he alleged was "c ...More
Punjab Congress President Sunil Jakhar said the farmers were justified in opposing what he alleged was "corporatisation of agriculture" and urged all sections of people and political parties to support the Bharat Bandh, blaming the government for bringing the Matters to such a pass. ...Less

- Transporters' body AIMTC says support to farmers' Bharat Bandh successful, peaceful
AIMTC's former President and Chairman of its Core Committee Bal Malkit Singh had said that the fraternity ...More
AIMTC's former President and Chairman of its Core Committee Bal Malkit Singh had said that the fraternity will organise peaceful demonstrations and protest rallies at truck terminals in districts. ...Less

- Bharat Bandh on August 21; are banks, post offices open today?
A Bharat Bandh has been called for August 21, 2024, today, by the Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti in ...More
A Bharat Bandh has been called for August 21, 2024, today, by the Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti in response to the Supreme Court's recent ruling on reservations for SC/ST people. During the protest, law enforcement officials have been directed to take appropriate action to preserve order. ...Less

- Gramin Bharat Bandh: Will government offices remain shut on Feb 16?
The upcoming Bharat Bandh on February 16, called by farmers and workers, is expected to impact daily life ...More
The upcoming Bharat Bandh on February 16, called by farmers and workers, is expected to impact daily life. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha has urged farmer organizations to join the day-long protest from 6 AM to 4 PM. Farmers plan massive chakka jams on main roads and closures of state and national highways in Punjab. Offices, shops, and transportation services may remain shut, but emergency services like ambulances and medical shops will operate normally. Union ministers will meet protesting farmer leaders in Chandigarh on Thursday for further discussions. ...Less

- Bharat Bandh: Protesting farmers prepare to block roads, occupy toll plazas in Delhi
All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) general secretary Hannan Mollah said the 'Bharat Bandh' is a show of strengt ...More
All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) general secretary Hannan Mollah said the 'Bharat Bandh' is a show of strength by the farmers, and their legitimate demands have found support from people across the country. ...Less

- Pay cut for Tripura government employees unauthorized leave during Bharat Bandh on September 10
According to an order issued by District magistrate and collector, West Tripura district, “It is reported ...More
According to an order issued by District magistrate and collector, West Tripura district, “It is reported that a good number of employees remained absent from office on September 10 on the day of Bharat Bandh. ...Less

- Congress backs Bharat Bandh, Rahul Gandhi says new agriculture laws will 'enslave' farmers
Various farmer groups have called for a nationwide shutdown today against the three bills, which were pas ...More
Various farmer groups have called for a nationwide shutdown today against the three bills, which were passed by both houses of Parliament during the Monsoon session and await presidential assent. ...Less

- Feb 12 Bharat Bandh: Govt responds over 'right to strike' ahead of nationwide shutdown tomorrow
India is bracing for a significant nationwide disruption on Thursday, February 12, 2026, as a joint forum ...More
India is bracing for a significant nationwide disruption on Thursday, February 12, 2026, as a joint forum of 10 central trade unions and farmers' organizations have called for a 24-hour Bharat Bandh. The strike is primarily aimed at protesting the four new labour codes and a proposed India–US trade deal that critics argue could undermine workers' rights and harm domestic agriculture. In response, the Ministry of Labour & Employment has defended the new framework, asserting that the right to strike remains "fully protected" while introducing a mandatory notice period to ensure industrial harmony. ...Less

- Left parties extend support to 'Bharat Bandh' called by Samyukta Kisan Morcha on September 25 against farm laws
"The (Narendra) Modi government continues to remain obdurate and is refusing to engage with the strugglin ...More
"The (Narendra) Modi government continues to remain obdurate and is refusing to engage with the struggling kisans through talks. The Left parties while condemning this obstinacy of the Modi government demand that these agri-laws be repealed immediately, guaranteed MSP be implemented, scrapping of the National Monetisation Pipeline and a repeal of the labour codes. ...Less

- Bharat Bandh call has 'no meaning' but all have right to express, says UP CM; life normal
"It (Bharat Bandh call) has no meaning. People have their feelings. In a democracy everyone has the right ...More
"It (Bharat Bandh call) has no meaning. People have their feelings. In a democracy everyone has the right to express themselves," Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said. ...Less

- Bharat Bandh today: Routes to avoid as traffic jams expected on major roads in Delhi-NCR
Bharat Bandh called tomorrow: Farmers' groups have called for a Bharat Bandh on February 16, 2024, leadin ...More
Bharat Bandh called tomorrow: Farmers' groups have called for a Bharat Bandh on February 16, 2024, leading to expected massive traffic jams, including in Delhi NCR borders. The protest seeks to highlight unmet promises from the central government since the 2020 protests and various issues impacting farmers. The Gramin Bharat Bandh will be from 6 AM to 4 PM, with chakka jams planned from 12 PM to 4 PM. Transportation, agriculture, MNREGA rural works, and other sectors are likely to be affected. The farmers urge PM Modi to hold talks for a resolution, emphasizing peaceful protests. ...Less
- Bharat Bandh today: Get ready for power troubles as electricity workers to join strike against Modi govt
Ten central trade unions initiated a nationwide strike on Wednesday. Postal, banking, electricity, and pu ...More
Ten central trade unions initiated a nationwide strike on Wednesday. Postal, banking, electricity, and public transport services faced disruptions. The unions claim 25 crore workers participated, protesting new labour codes. All India Trade Union Congress reported widespread agitation across multiple states. Farmers' unions in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan also joined with protests. ...Less
- February 12 strike in Kerala: Are schools, banks, offices and markets closed during Bharat Bandh tomorrow?
February 12 general strike: Kerala is expected to witness a total shutdown on Thursday, February 12, 2026 ...More
February 12 general strike: Kerala is expected to witness a total shutdown on Thursday, February 12, 2026, as central trade unions and farmers' organizations initiate a 24-hour nationwide strike. According to statements from the Joint Trade Union Committee, the strike is a protest against new labour codes and international trade deals, and it is expected to paralyze the state's banking, public transport, and educational sectors. ...Less
- Petrol price: Efforts on to bring Opposition united against the hike
Govt all set to face a united Opposition onslaught on petrol price hike as efforts are on to forge a larg ...More
Govt all set to face a united Opposition onslaught on petrol price hike as efforts are on to forge a larger political consensus for Bharat Bandh. ...Less
- Farmers' unions call for Bharat Bandh today
Exemptions to the bandh include all emergency establishments and essential services, including hospitals, ...More
Exemptions to the bandh include all emergency establishments and essential services, including hospitals, medical stores, relief and rescue work and people attending to personal emergencies. ...Less
- BSP extends support to 'Bharat Bandh' call by farmers
The BSP is among several political parties, including the Congress and the AAP, that are supporting the n ...More
The BSP is among several political parties, including the Congress and the AAP, that are supporting the nationwide strike called by farmers. ...Less
- Left parties urge people to support 'Bharat Bandh' called by SKM on Sep 27
The SKM is the umbrella body of over 40 farm unions spearheading the farmers' agitation. ...More
The SKM is the umbrella body of over 40 farm unions spearheading the farmers' agitation. ...Less
- Bankers not to participate in Bharat Bandh on Tuesday
All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) General Secretary Soumya Datta said the union has expresse ...More
All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) General Secretary Soumya Datta said the union has expressed its solidarity with farmers but will not be participating in the Bharat Bandh called by them. ...Less
- BJP itself has done 'Bharat Bandh', says Mayawati
"We heard Modiji speak in Kushinagar, where he accused the opposition of supporting black money and corru ...More
"We heard Modiji speak in Kushinagar, where he accused the opposition of supporting black money and corruption," she said. ...Less
- BJP appeals for success of Bharat Bandh on September 20
BJP today appealed to the public to make Bharat Bandh, called on Sept 20 by opposition parties in protest ...More
BJP today appealed to the public to make Bharat Bandh, called on Sept 20 by opposition parties in protest against the Centre's recent decisions. ...Less
- Bharat Bandh Live: Over a dozen injured in Bihar clash, Security heightened in states
In Bharatpur, section 144 has been imposed until April 15 and the Internet services will also remain susp ...More
In Bharatpur, section 144 has been imposed until April 15 and the Internet services will also remain suspended until 9 am today. ...Less
- Bharat Bandh: Delhi Police tightens security at border points
Patrolling has been intensified, extra personnel have been deployed at the pickets especially across the ...More
Patrolling has been intensified, extra personnel have been deployed at the pickets especially across the border areas and every vehicle entering the national capital is being thoroughly checked, according to the police. ...Less
- Bharat Bandh: Transport services, essential supplies likely to be affected in Delhi tomorrow
Some of the taxi and cab unions, including those associated with app-based aggregators, have decided to j ...More
Some of the taxi and cab unions, including those associated with app-based aggregators, have decided to join the one-day strike. The work at major wholesale vegetable and fruit markets is likely to be hampered with a section of traders favouring the farmers' demands. ...Less
- Opposition parties back 'Bharat Bandh' by farmers
Since many of these parties rule some key states, their support could make the Bharat bandh more effectiv ...More
Since many of these parties rule some key states, their support could make the Bharat bandh more effective as these parties see a political opening given the Centre is locked in a tricky tussle with a politically significant farmers’ segment. ...Less
- Transport lobby extends support to Bharat Bandh on December 8
“We whole-heartedly support the cause of the farmers and look forward to a peaceful and amicable resoluti ...More
“We whole-heartedly support the cause of the farmers and look forward to a peaceful and amicable resolution of their issues raised by the Government,” All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) said in a statement. ...Less
- Centre sends countrywide advisory for 'Bharat Bandh'; asks states to tighten security, ensure peace
In a countrywide advisory, the Union Home Ministry also said the state governments and UT administrations ...More
In a countrywide advisory, the Union Home Ministry also said the state governments and UT administrations must ensure that the COVID-19 guidelines issued with regard to health and social distancing are strictly followed. ...Less
- Bharat Bandh in Karnataka on February 12: Schools, banks, government offices closed in the state?
Karnataka Bandh February 12: Karnataka braces for disruptions today as trade unions observe a nationwide ...More
Karnataka Bandh February 12: Karnataka braces for disruptions today as trade unions observe a nationwide Bharat Bandh, demanding a rollback of the Centre's four new labour codes. The strike, supported by farmer groups and Left parties, may affect banking, public transport, and daily activities across the state, with authorities advising residents to plan ahead. ...Less
- Bharat Bandh 9 July: Reason, time, who's protesting and why - all you need to know about the all India strike today
A nationwide Bharat Bandh, organised by a coalition of trade unions and farmers' organisations, is schedu ...More
A nationwide Bharat Bandh, organised by a coalition of trade unions and farmers' organisations, is scheduled for July 9, 2025. The strike anticipates participation from over 25 crore workers across India, protesting against pro-corporate policies and demanding labour law reforms. Disruptions are expected in banking, transport, mining, and government services, though schools and private offices are likely to remain open. ...Less
- Bharat Bandh: Delhi-Ghazipur border shut for traffic; jams on Gurgugram border, DND flyway
Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a coalition of farmers' unions, has called for a nationwide Bharat Bandh today to m ...More
Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a coalition of farmers' unions, has called for a nationwide Bharat Bandh today to mark the first anniversary of the enactment of the three farm laws. The bandh has garnered support from more than 500 farmer organizations, 15 trade unions, political parties, six state governments and varied sections of society. ...Less
- Delhi Police intensifies patrolling, deploys extra personnel in view of 'Bharat Bandh' on September 27
Farmers from different parts of the country, especially Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, have b ...More
Farmers from different parts of the country, especially Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, have been protesting at Delhi borders since November last year, demanding the repeal of the three contentious farm laws that they fear would do away with the Minimum Support Price system, leaving them at the mercy of big corporations. ...Less
- 'Satyagraha' ends atrocities, arrogance: Rahul Gandhi on Bharat Bandh
Farmer unions protesting against three agri laws have called for a complete 'Bharat Bandh' from 6 am to 6 ...More
Farmer unions protesting against three agri laws have called for a complete 'Bharat Bandh' from 6 am to 6 pm on Friday which marks four months of the farmer agitation on Delhi's three borders -- Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri. ...Less
- West Bengal farmers to support February 28 Bharat Bandh
Left peasants' organisations in West Bengal said on Wednesday that they will support the Bharat Bandh. ...More
Left peasants' organisations in West Bengal said on Wednesday that they will support the Bharat Bandh. ...Less
- Farmers to go on strike on January 8 and 9
The AIKS's Gramin Bharat bandh has been supported by the Bhumi Adhikar Sabha, an outfit demanding land fo ...More
The AIKS's Gramin Bharat bandh has been supported by the Bhumi Adhikar Sabha, an outfit demanding land for poor farmers for agricultural purposes. ...Less
- Bharat bandh: Rail roko in Mumbai, no impact in Thane
Multiple organisations, including Bahujan Kranti Morcha, have reportedly called for a Bharat Bandh in pro ...More
Multiple organisations, including Bahujan Kranti Morcha, have reportedly called for a Bharat Bandh in protest against the recently passed Citizenship Amendment Act and the proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC). Meanwhile, no effect of bandh was seen in negibouring Thane city and its surrounding areas. ...Less
- Odisha transport disruption: Protest by nearly 4 lakh drivers hits public services
Drivers in Odisha, under the Odisha Drivers' Mahasangha, have initiated a cease-work protest, significant ...More
Drivers in Odisha, under the Odisha Drivers' Mahasangha, have initiated a cease-work protest, significantly impacting private bus services across the state. Their demands include pensions for drivers over 60, rest sheds along major roads, death benefits, and compensation for accident-related work incapacitation. The government has acknowledged the legitimacy of some demands and has scheduled discussions with the protesting drivers. ...Less
- Trade unions lend support to 'Bharat Bandh' call by farmers on Dec 8
The joint forum is of ten central trade unions -- Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC), All India ...More
The joint forum is of ten central trade unions -- 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 Co-ordination Centre (TUCC), Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA), All India Central Council of Trade Unions (AICCTU), Labour Progressive Federation (LPF) and United Trade Union Congress (UTUC). ...Less
- Bharat Bandh: Farmers continue to block NH-24
The agitating farmers, who have been camping at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh Ghazipur border for the last 10 d ...More
The agitating farmers, who have been camping at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh Ghazipur border for the last 10 days on Tuesday morning once again blocked the national highway that connects Delhi with Meerut via Ghaziabad. ...Less
- Bharat Bandh: Security arrangements strengthen up in national capital
In view of the Friday Bharat Bandh call by farmer unions against three farm laws, the Delhi Police have s ...More
In view of the Friday Bharat Bandh call by farmer unions against three farm laws, the Delhi Police have strengthened the security arrangements in the national capital. ...Less
- CAIT issues Bharat Bandh call for February 26
In a letter to PM Modi, the organisation called for setting up a central working group comprising senior ...More
In a letter to PM Modi, the organisation called for setting up a central working group comprising senior officials, CAIT representatives and independent tax experts to review the GST structure. ...Less
- Bharat Bandh today: Likely affect on key services like banking and transport
Farmers are staging a protest at the borders of the capital city against Modi government's three new farm ...More
Farmers are staging a protest at the borders of the capital city against Modi government's three new farm laws. They fear that the MSP system is in peril in the wake of the new legislations, and that corporates could end up controlling the fate of farmers in times to come. ...Less
- Elaborate security arrangements in place for 'Bandh', says Delhi Police
The agitating farmers have called 'Bharat bandh' on December 8 and threatened to intensify their agitatio ...More
The agitating farmers have called 'Bharat bandh' on December 8 and threatened to intensify their agitation and block more roads leading to the national capital if the government did not accept their demands. ...Less
- Bharat Bandh Tomorrow: Over 25 crore workers to strike on Wednesday; Banks, transport, post offices and more sectors likely to be hit nationwide
Bharat Bandh Tomorrow (9th July): Over 25 crore Indian workers are set to strike nationwide on Wednesday, ...More
Bharat Bandh Tomorrow (9th July): Over 25 crore Indian workers are set to strike nationwide on Wednesday, protesting the government's pro-corporate policies. Key sectors like banking, mining, and transport are expected to face disruptions as unions voice concerns over labor rights, privatization, and wage stagnation. Farmers and rural workers are also joining, amplifying the strike's impact against economic policies. ...Less
- Bharat Bandh: 58 Congress activists taken into custody
Fifty eight Congress activists including Palamau district Congress president Jaias Ranjan Pathak were tak ...More
Fifty eight Congress activists including Palamau district Congress president Jaias Ranjan Pathak were taken into custody for forcibly trying to enforce the bandh. ...Less
- Transporters' body AIMTC to Join Farmers' call to Bharat Bandh on Tuesday
India’s largest transport body AIMTC last week had said that it was considering halting operations only i ...More
India’s largest transport body AIMTC last week had said that it was considering halting operations only in the Northern parts of the country. ...Less
- Bharat Bandh: Mixed response in Delhi as businesses, transport services remain largely unaffected
Police said that there were no major fresh protests in the city except in some Delhi border points, but t ...More
Police said that there were no major fresh protests in the city except in some Delhi border points, but traffic diversions were made on some routes as a precautionary measure. ...Less
- Will demand 'yes or no' from Amit Shah when we meet him: Farmer leaders
"There is no midway. We will demand just 'yes' or 'no' from Home Minister Amit Shah at today's meeting," ...More
"There is no midway. We will demand just 'yes' or 'no' from Home Minister Amit Shah at today's meeting," farmer leader Rudru Singh Mansa said at a press conference at the Singhu border. ...Less
- Bharat Bandh: Demonstrations held in Bundelkhand, no impact on traffic and markets
Normal traffic was seen on the roads in Banda, Chitrakoot, Hamirpur, Mahoba and Lalitpur districts of the ...More
Normal traffic was seen on the roads in Banda, Chitrakoot, Hamirpur, Mahoba and Lalitpur districts of the region, where movement of vehicles were seen and markets remained open. ...Less
- Not backing 'Bharat Bandh' but farm laws need changes: Bharatiya Kisan Sangh
"We are not supporting the 'Bharat bandh' but we don't endorse the three laws in toto (completely)," Mahe ...More
"We are not supporting the 'Bharat bandh' but we don't endorse the three laws in toto (completely)," Mahesh Choudhari, BKS sanghatan mantri (organisation secretary) for Madhya Kshetra (Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh) told PTI. ...Less
- Farmer unions call for Bharat bandh on March 26
"We will observe a complete Bharat bandh on March 26, when our protest against the three farm laws comple ...More
"We will observe a complete Bharat bandh on March 26, when our protest against the three farm laws completes four months. The peaceful bandh will remain effective from morning till evening," he told reporters at the Singhu border. On March 19, the farmers will observe "Mandi Bachao-Kheti Bachao" day, he said. ...Less
- Bharat Bandh today: Noida police warns of intensive checking on Delhi routes, imposes Section 144
Bharatiya Kisan Union called Bharat Bandh today to press demands. Gautam Buddh Nagar Police imposed Secti ...More
Bharatiya Kisan Union called Bharat Bandh today to press demands. Gautam Buddh Nagar Police imposed Section 144, banned unauthorized assemblies, and warned of traffic diversions in Noida. Commuters cautioned of intensive checking, traffic diversions, and restricted goods vehicles. Metro rail service advised. Schools and banks open in Delhi NCR. ...Less
- Nobody should be forced to observe 'Bharat Bandh', emergency services allowed: Farmer leaders
The agitating farmers have already announced that they would occupy toll plazas between 11 am to 3 pm dur ...More
The agitating farmers have already announced that they would occupy toll plazas between 11 am to 3 pm during the 'Bharat Bandh'. Bhartiya Kisan Ekta Sangathan president Jagjit singh Dallewala appealed to farmers to maintain peace and not to enter into any scuffle to enforce the bandh. ...Less
- Kejriwal addresses AAP workers; says would have gone to support farmers if wasn't stopped
"If I was not stopped, I would have gone and supported the protesting farmers in their Bharat Bandh movem ...More
"If I was not stopped, I would have gone and supported the protesting farmers in their Bharat Bandh movement. I am glad that Bharat Bandh was a success. I prayed for the protesting farmers while sitting inside," Kejriwal said. ...Less
- Yogi Adityanath attacks opposition parties for 'politicising' farm bills
Adityanath said opposition parties which have backed the Bharat Bandh call on Tuesday "should apologise b ...More
Adityanath said opposition parties which have backed the Bharat Bandh call on Tuesday "should apologise before the nation". ...Less
- Mayawati extends support to bandh called by farmers against agri laws
"The farmers of the country do not endorse the three farm laws brought in a hurry by the Centre, and are ...More
"The farmers of the country do not endorse the three farm laws brought in a hurry by the Centre, and are sad about it. They have been protesting for the past 10 months in the country and aggressively, especially around Delhi. They have given the call of 'Bharat Bandh', and BSP supports its peaceful organising," said Mayawati in a tweet in Hindi. ...Less
- Farmers' Bharat Bandh today: What all could be affected
It has been months that protesting farmers have been camping at the capital's borders as part of an agita ...More
It has been months that protesting farmers have been camping at the capital's borders as part of an agitation against Modi government's new farm laws. Continuous protest has been on at three of Delhi's border points — Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri — since late last year. ...Less
- Farmer groups to observe 'Bharat Bandh' on Feb 16: Rakesh Tikait
Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait announced a 'Bharat Bandh' on February 16, urging farmers, traders, and trans ...More
Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait announced a 'Bharat Bandh' on February 16, urging farmers, traders, and transporters to observe a work strike in protest against various issues, including the non-implementation of a law ensuring Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops. ...Less
- FDI in retail: Left parties extend support to 'Bharat Bandh'
Left parties on Monday decided to extend support to the 'Bharat Bandh' called by Confederation of All Ind ...More
Left parties on Monday decided to extend support to the 'Bharat Bandh' called by Confederation of All India Traders on December 1 to protest the Centre's decision to allow FDI in retail. ...Less
- RJD extends support to Congress, Left sponsored September 10 Bharat bandh
RJD national vice president Raghuvansh Prasad Singh informed reporters here about the party's decision to ...More
RJD national vice president Raghuvansh Prasad Singh informed reporters here about the party's decision to extend support to Congress and Left sponsored countrywide shutdown on Monday. ...Less
- AAP extends support to Dec 8 nationwide strike called by farmers' groups
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that all AAP workers across the country will support the nation ...More
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that all AAP workers across the country will support the nationwide strike and appealed to all citizens to support the farmers. ...Less
- Congress misleading farmers on agriculture laws: Gulab Chand Kataria
BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly Gulab Chand Kataria told reporters that the ...More
BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly Gulab Chand Kataria told reporters that the political parties that had supported the drafts of the agriculture laws are now backing the 'Bharat Bandh' call, which reflects their double standard. ...Less