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

The central trade unions and farmers' organisations have called for a nationwide strike on Thursday, February 12 protesting the Centre's 'anti-worker, anti-farmer and pro-corporate policies. The Bharat Bandh is expected to disrupt normal life across states in Assam, Odisha which may be completely shut down. Punjab is also likely to see massive participation in the strike as the ruling political party AAP is supporting the bandh.

Which states are likely to see the impact?

The disruptions are expected across nearly 600 districts nationwide. While Odisha and Assam are likely to face the most intense shutdowns, Kerala and West Bengal are also expected to witness significant disruptions.

Odisha


May experience a near-total shutdown.

Strong participation from industrial workers, PSU employees, and rural labour groups.

Wholesale markets, transport services, and government offices may shut in many districts.

Public buses likely to be severely affected.

Banking services may be disrupted due to union support.

Schools and colleges may close in union-dominated areas.

No official statewide holiday announced.

Assam

Possible total closure in urban and semi-urban areas.

Public transport may run partially or stop in some districts.

Markets and commercial establishments may shut in union-heavy zones.

Government offices may see low attendance due to staff participation.

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Kerala

Strong trade union culture may lead to statewide impact.

Past strikes saw near-total participation across sectors.

Transport, markets, and educational institutions likely to be affected.

Schools and colleges may close in most districts.

Public buses likely disrupted.

Banks may operate with skeleton staff.

West Bengal

Trade unions have a strong organisational base.

Markets and public services may face partial to major disruptions.

Public sector banking services may be affected (AIBEA, AIBOA, BEFI supporting strike).

Transport services may run on a limited scale, especially in cities.

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Bharat Bandh today: What remains open and closed?

India is bracing for a nationwide general strike today and the strike is expected to see wide participation from a wide spectrum of workers. The industrial labourers, public sector employee, farmers and informal sector workers are expected to support Bharat Bandh, reports The Indian Express.

While essential services are expected to function, disruptions are likely across several sectors.

Bharat bandh on February 12 - What's likely to be affected:

Public sector banks and insurance offices

State transport services (buses in select states)

Government offices and public sector units

Industrial units and manufacturing hubs Coal, steel, and other core sectors (depending on local participation)

Rural employment works under MGNREGA (in protest areas)

Bharat bandh on February 12 - What's Likely to remain open:

Hospitals and emergency services

Ambulance and essential health services Metro services (subject to local administration decisions)

Private offices and IT companies (depending on region)

Schools and colleges (state-wise decision)

Essential supply services such as milk and pharmacies

(With TOI inputs)