India witnesses 24-hour Bharat Bandh today: Here's why
India is seeing a major 24-hour Bharat Bandh today, called by a joint forum of 10 central trade unions, with around 30 crore workers expected to participate protesting new labor laws, PSU privatization, wage issues, and concerns over a US-India trade deal affecting farmers.
The strike kicked off at midnight and has support from the Samyukt Kisan Morcha.
Unions demand old pension scheme back
Unions say they want the old pension scheme back, better job security, and stronger rural employment programs like MGNREGA.
The bandh is disrupting banks—Bank of Baroda warned of possible branch closures—while public transport in states like Kerala and Odisha is also hit.
Schools and local markets are closed in some areas, but hospitals and airports are running as usual.
For many young people watching this unfold, it's a reminder of how policy changes can directly impact jobs and daily life across the country.