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Bharat Bandh: 10 central trade unions have called for a bandh on July 9, i.e. tomorrow. More than 25 crore employees are expected to participate in it in many different sectors.

Bharat Bandh: Bharat Bandh has been announced for tomorrow, i.e. July 9. More than 25 crore employees are expected to participate in this bandh called by 10 central trade unions in many different sectors, from banks to insurance, postal, highways, and construction. This protest has been named 'Bharat Bandh'. Its purpose is to challenge the government's policies. Along with farmers, rural labor organizations will also participate in this bandh. The unions say that the government's policies benefit corporations and harm workers.

Trade unions participating in Bharat Bandh.

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 Coordination Centre (TUCC)

Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA)

All India Central Trade Union Council (AICCTU)

Labour Progressive Federation (LPF)

United Trade Union Congress (UTUC)

What will remain closed tomorrow?

This strike will affect banking and financial institutions.

There will be no work in government offices during this period.

Coal mining and factories will remain closed.

Post office service will also be disrupted.

It will also affect the regional transport network.

Employees of NMDC and government companies in the steel and mineral sector have also been informed about joining the strike. Harbhajan Singh Sidhu of the Hind Mazdoor Sabha says the protest will see "strong participation from both public and private industries and services."

Will banks and stock markets remain closed?

Banking unions have not separately confirmed service disruptions, but organisers say it will affect bank operations and services. Since this is not a holiday declared by the RBI, banks are likely to remain officially open, although services may be disrupted, so call the branch before visiting to check. The stock market will also trade normally on this day.