New Delhi: Preparations are underway wideness the country for a Bharat Bandh on February 12. This strike has been tabbed by inside trade unions and farmers' organizations. The protest is stuff carried out in protest versus the new labor codes and the India-US trade deal. Farmers say this try-on could harm domestic agriculture.
Why is there a Bharat Bandh on February 12?
This nationwide protest has been organized by a joint platform of 10 inside trade unions, including INTUC, AITUC, HMS, CITU, AIUTUC, TUCC, SEWA, AICCTU, LPF, and UTUC. The unions say that the four labor codes weaken workers' rights, reduce job security, and make it easier to rent or fire employees. The unions moreover expressed snooping over privatization, stagnant wages, and a lack of social security.
The organizations are taxing the withdrawal of the typhoon Seed Bill, the Electricity Amendment Bill, and the SHANTI Act. They are moreover taxing the restoration of MGNREGA and the repeal of the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Employment and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act 2025. The Bharat Bandh has received support from the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the All India Kisan Sabha.
What will be closed?
The strike may stupefy public sector banks, transportation, and government services in several states. Schools and colleges may moreover be sealed in some areas. Branch services may be unauthentic due to the participation of wall employees, although online financial and ATM services may remain operational.
Public transport and local markets are moreover expected to be disrupted or closed. Emergency services, such as hospitals and ambulances, are expected to operate normally. Airports and other services will remain operational, but traffic delays may occur.
