Bharat Bandh 2025: Nationwide Strike on Wednesday to Disrupt Essential Services

A massive Bharat Bandh (nationwide strike) has been called for Wednesday, September 10, 2025, with over 25 crore workers expected to participate. Organized by a coalition of 10 central trade unions, including INTUC, AITUC, and CITU, along with farmers’ unions, the strike aims to protest against the government’s economic and labor policies.

This blog provides:
Exact dates, timings, and duration of Bharat Bandh 2025
Key demands behind the strike
List of affected services (transport, banking, etc.)
State-wise impact predictions
Government response and public advisory

Bharat Bandh 2025: Key Details

Aspect	Details
Date	September 10, 2025 (Wednesday)
Time	6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (12-hour strike)
Organizers	10 Central Trade Unions + Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM)
Expected Participation	25 crore+ workers (largest strike since 2020)
Main Sectors Affected	Transport, Banking, Railways, Postal Services, Electricity

Why is Bharat Bandh Being Called? Key Demands

The strike is a protest against government policies affecting workers and farmers. Major demands include:

Rollback of Labour Codes 2024 – Workers oppose new labor laws that reduce job security.
Minimum Wage Hike – Demand for ₹26,000/month national minimum wage.
Stop Privatization of PSUs – Protest against disinvestment in railways, banks, and defense sectors.
Pension & Social Security – Universal pension for informal workers.
MSP Guarantee for Farmers – Legal assurance for Minimum Support Price (MSP).

Expected Impact on Public Services

1. Transport Disruptions

Buses & Taxis: Expected to stay off roads in Kerala, West Bengal, Punjab, Tamil Nadu.
Trains & Metro: Possible delays due to protests near stations.
Flight Operations: Likely unaffected, but airport staff may join.

2. Banking & Financial Services

Public Sector Banks (SBI, PNB, etc.): Likely to remain closed.
ATMs & Online Banking: Functional, but cash shortages possible.

3. Essential Services

Hospitals & Emergency Services: Exempted from strike.
Electricity & Water Supply: Mostly unaffected.

4. Schools & Government Offices

Some states (Kerala, WB): May declare a holiday.
Central Govt Offices: Expected to function with minimal staff.

State-Wise Impact Predictions

High-Impact States (Full Shutdown Expected)

Kerala (Left-backed unions dominate)
West Bengal (TMC supports strike)
Punjab & Haryana (Farmers’ unions to block highways)

Moderate-Impact States (Partial Disruptions)

Maharashtra (Mumbai, Pune may see protests)
Tamil Nadu (Industrial areas affected)
Delhi-NCR (Protests at Jantar Mantar)

Low-Impact States (Limited Participation)

Gujarat, Karnataka (Pro-business govts may resist shutdown)

Government Response & Public Advisory

1. Official Statements

Labour Ministry: Called strike “unnecessary,” urged reconsideration.
State Govts: Kerala, Bengal issued advisories; others deploying police.

2. What Should Citizens Do?

✔ Avoid unnecessary travel (check local transport updates).
✔ Withdraw cash in advance (banks may remain closed).
✔ Follow local news for real-time updates.

Previous Bharat Bandhs & Their Impact

Year	Duration	Participation	Major Impact
2022	1-day	20 crore workers	Banking, transport hit
2020	2-day	25 crore+	Massive rail blockades
2019	1-day	15 crore	Partial shutdown in 10 states

Conclusion: Will the Strike Force Policy Changes?

The Bharat Bandh 2025 reflects growing worker-farmer unity against economic policies favoring privatization. While the government has dismissed past strikes, this one’s scale (25 crore workers) could pressure policymakers.

Key Takeaways:
✔ Avoid non-essential travel on September 10.
✔ Essential services (hospitals, pharmacies) will remain open.
✔ Follow official advisories for state-specific updates.

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