India is gearing up for a massive nationwide strike on July 9, 2025. Known as the Bharat Bandh, this protest has been called by 10 central trade unions, with support from farmers’ groups and rural labour federations. Over 25 crore workers from across various sectors are expected to participate.
What are the demands of the workers
At the heart of the Bharat Bandh are demands for:
- Rollback of the four contentious labour codes
- No labour conference since 10 years
- Protection of workers’ rights including collective bargaining and strike
- Expansion of job creation programs like MGNREGA
- Better wages, social security, and opposition to rising inflation
- End to corporate favoritism and privatization of public sector undertakings
Union leaders argue the current policies are anti-worker and anti-farmer, putting millions of livelihoods at risk.
Why Trade Unions called Bharat Bandh on 09th of July 2025
A joint forum of 10 central trade unions, along with associated and farmers and workers organizations, has called for the strike to register their disapproval of the “anti-worker, anti-farmer, and pro-corporate” policies of the central government.
The unions allege the government is pushing economic and labour reforms that weaken worker rights, suppress collective bargaining, and worsen job conditions, all in the name of ease of doing business.
“Farmers and rural workers will also join the protest across the country,” said Amarjeet Kaur from the All India Trade Union Congress.
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List of Unions Who Is Participating In The Bharat Bandh?
Workers from formal and informal sectors are joining the strike. Participating organisations include:
- All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC)
- Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC)
- Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU).
- Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS).
- Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA).
- Labour Progressive Federation (LPF).
- United Trade Union Congress (UTUC).
Support also comes from:
- Farmers’ groups like Samyukta Kisan Morcha.
- Rural worker unions.
- Public sector staff from Railways, NMDC Ltd, and steel industries
Which services are affected by Bharat Bandh 2025
| Sector | Status on July 9 |
|---|---|
| Banks & Insurance | Disrupted; employees joining strike |
| Postal Services | Disrupted |
| Power Sector | Partial blackout risk as 27 lakh workers participate |
| Coal, Steel, PSUs | Major disruptions expected |
| Transport (Buses, Autos) | Limited services in some states |
| Railways | May face slowdowns near protest hubs |
| Schools & Colleges | Open in most states, but some local closures |
| Stock Markets (NSE/BSE) | Remain Open |
| Private Sector Offices | Mostly operational |
How will the public services be impacted?
Harbhajan Singh Sidhu a union leader from Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS) has said that banking, postal, coal mining, factories and state transport services will be affected due to the strike.
However, banking and railways unions have not separately officially confirmed any closure of banks, or disruption in train services but expected to be delays of service
Schools, colleges, and private offices are likely to remain open on July 9 and transport facilities will remain impacted, as per the trade union. Public transports such as buses, taxis, and app-based cab services could remain affected
State-Level Alerts
- Kerala: KSRTC may function normally despite union backing
- Telangana & Andhra Pradesh: Partial disruptions in RTC, banks
- West Bengal, Tamil Nadu: Protests expected in key cities
- Delhi, Maharashtra: Metro, offices likely operational; expect traffic jams
What You Should Do
- Avoid unnecessary travel on July 9
- Finish bank/postal work early
- Check local transport updates before heading out
- Stay tuned to news for any emergency alerts
The Bharat Bandh of July 9, 2025, isn’t just a strike—it’s a bold statement from India’s workers, demanding fairness, protection, and dignity in labour. Whether you support it or not, the impact will be felt across sectors, urging the government to take serious note of public dissent.
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