Bharat Bandh 2025 New Delhi, July 8, 2025 — On July 9 , India is bracing for one of the largest nationwide strikes in recent years as over 25 crore (250 million) workers from both formal and informal sectors prepare to join a massive Bharat Bandh. Organized by 10 central trade unions, including INTUC, AITUC, CITU, HMS, and SEWA, the strike is further strengthened by participation from farmers under the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM).
Their protest is a unified stand against what they call “anti-worker, anti-farmer, and pro-corporate” policies being pursued by the central government. These include the privatisation of public sector enterprises, outsourcing of permanent jobs, diluted labour protections, and stagnant conditions under the MGNREGA job guarantee scheme.
🚫 What’s Impacted Bharat Bandh 2025
- Banking & finance: Cheque clearing, cash counters, and many services postponed or curtailed m.economictimes.com
- Postal & insurance: Deferred deliveries and office services nationwide ndtvprofit.com+6livemint.com+6ndtv.com+6
- Coal mining & industrial units: Operations halted due to workers’ absence ndtv.com+3indianexpress.com+3m.economictimes.com+3
- State-run transport: Significant delays in buses and suburban trains; Kerala’s KSRTC may resume as usual livemint.com
- Transport: Public transport is likely to face delays and cancellations, especially in Kerala and parts of West Bengal. Although Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) may resume services later in the day.(Source: livemint.com)
- Power sector: Electricity generation could be affected as 27 lakh power workers join in ndtvprofit.com+6livemint.com+6m.economictimes.com+6
🟢 What Remains Open
- Schools, colleges & private offices: No official closures, though disruptions due to transit issues are possible ndtv.com+1timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1
- Hospitals, emergency services, telecom, markets: Expected to function normally livemint.com+1ndtv.com+1
- Stock markets (BSE/NSE): Open as usual from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. livemint.com
🔍 Regional & Political Context
- Some states like Kerala prepared with security enhancements and caution in transport hubs
- In Bihar, the strike coincides with INDIA Bloc’s “Chakka Jam,” potentially amplifying disruptions, potentially involving Rahul Gandhi m.economictimes.com+1timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1
📌 Strike Demands
- Stop privatisation of public sector units and services.
- End casualisation and outsourcing of jobs.
- Reinforce labour laws to protect collective bargaining and rights to strike.
- Boost employment through government hiring and expanded MGNREGA (including urban adaptation).
- Withdraw Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) schemes favouring employers livemint.com+10indianexpress.com+10bangla.indiatimes.com+10livemint.com
✍️ Suggested News-Style Article Structure
Headline: India Gears Up for Massive Bharat Bandh 2025: Over 25 Crore Workers to Strike on July 9
Sub‑headline:
Unions and farmers unite to protest privatisation and weak labour laws; expect disruptions in banks, postal, transport, and power sectors.
Lead Paragraph:
On July 9, 2025, a massive one-day Bharat Bandh will unfold across India, involving more than 250 million workers as a coalition of trade unions and farmers denounces government policies that they claim favor corporates over workers and farmers.
Body Sections:
- Scope & Participants – Names of unions involved and sectors participating timesofindia.indiatimes.comtelugu.samayam.com+15livemint.com+15timesofindia.indiatimes.com+15
- Core Grievances & Demands – Outline 17‑point charter and key demands
- Public Impact – Describe which services are hit and which stay open, including region‑specific notes
- Voices from Ground – Include quotes such as Amarjeet Kaur’s note: “More than 25 crore workers are expected to take part…” telugu.samayam.com+7livemint.com+7timesofindia.indiatimes.com+7
- Political Climate – Connection with opposition protests in Bihar and security steps
📊 Expert Perspectives
Labour economists have warned that rising discontent in both rural and urban India, if unaddressed, could lead to sustained instability. “We’re seeing a convergence of worker and farmer interests—a sign of deeper structural issues,” said a senior economist on condition of anonymity.
Conclusion:
The Bharat Bandh 2025 on July 9, stands as a major statement against current economic and labour policies. With unions, farmers, and opposition parties aligning in rare unity, the day promises not only widespread disruption but also a significant moment in India’s democratic and socio-economic discourse.
Live updates, aftermath coverage, and government responses are expected to follow throughout the day. Stay tuned.
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