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Bank operations across India are likely to be delayed today due to the Bharat Bandh. The nationwide strike started at 6 AM and is being carried out by a common forum of 10 central trade unions.

No state government has officially declared July 9 a bank holiday. However, most of the bank staff are expected to participate in the strike, which could lead to short staffing and delayed services at public sector banks. Cash deposits, withdrawals, cheque clearance, and customer care may be affected in most branches.

Private sector banks are likely to be open as usual, albeit with slight delays.


Strike Halts Daily Life in Cities


The effects of the bandh are witnessed in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and a number of other cities. Public transport, postal services, coal excavation, and government offices are experiencing disruptions.

Fewer buses are being spotted on roads by commuters in some states. Postal delays can be expected, and operations in mining belts can slow down.

Protest marches, roadblocks, and union meetings have been witnessed across various states. The authorities are keeping a close watch to prevent escalation.

What Do Workers Want?


The unions organizing the strike object to the Centre’s pro-corporate labor reforms. They say the recent amendments to the labor laws benefit large corporations and are detrimental to workers’ rights.

Some of the demands are improved job security, protection of minimum wages, universal social security, and a reversal of the new labor codes.

These Are the 10 Trade Unions Organizing 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 Council of Trade Unions (AICCTU)
  • Labour Progressive Federation (LPF)
  • United Trade Union Congress (UTUC)

Farmers, Informal Workers Join In

The strike has also been supported by farmers’ organizations, MGNREGA workers, and unions in the informal sector. Rural belt protesters are taking out rallies in solidarity.

Originally Planned for May, Postponed After Attack

The bandh was previously planned for May 20 but was put off following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Unions had committed to rescheduling the protest due to respect for national security issues.

Now rescheduled, the bandh is underway in full force. Citizens are told to plan and anticipate delays in public services throughout the day.