Bharat Bandh Today: Check here to know if your state or city is likely to be affected by nation-wide strike, what’s closed, what’s open

Central unions and farmers’ organizations have called for a nationwide strike on Thursday (February 12) to protest the Centre’s ‘anti-worker, anti-farmer and pro-corporate policies’. The Bharat Bandh is expected to disrupt normal life in states like Assam, Odisha, which may be completely shut down. Punjab is also expected to see a large turnout in the strike as the ruling political party AAP is supporting the bandh.

Which states are likely to see the impact?

Outages are expected to occur in nearly 600 districts across the country. While Odisha and Assam are likely to face the heaviest lockdowns, Kerala and West Bengal are also expected to witness significant disruptions.

Odisha
Almost complete closure may occur.

Strong participation from industrial workers, PSU workers and rural workers groups.

Wholesale markets, transportation services and government offices may close in many regions.
Public buses are likely to be severely affected. Banking services may be disrupted due to union support.

Schools and colleges may close in areas dominated by unions.

No statewide public holiday has been declared.

assam

Possible complete closure in urban and semi-urban areas.

Public transportation may partially operate or stop in some districts.

Markets and commercial establishments may close in areas where unions are concentrated.

Attendance may be low in government offices due to staff involvement.

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kerala

A strong union culture can lead to statewide impact.

Past strikes have seen almost full participation across sectors.

Transport, markets and educational institutions are likely to be affected.

Schools and colleges may close in many areas.

Public buses are likely to be disrupted.

Banks can work with core personnel.

West Bengal

Unions have a strong organizational base.

Markets and public services may face partial or major disruptions.

Public sector banking services may be affected (AIBEA, AIBOA, BEFI support strike).

Transportation services can be carried out on a limited scale, especially in cities.

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Bharat Bandh today: What stays open and closed?

India is gearing up for a nationwide general strike today and the strike is expected to attract large participation from a wide range of workers. Industrial labourers, public sector employees, farmers and informal sector workers are expected to support the Bharat Bandh, The Indian Express reported.

While essential services are expected to operate, disruptions are likely to occur in various sectors.

Bharat bandh on 12 February – What is likely to be affected:

Public sector banks and insurance offices

State transportation services (buses in certain states)

Government departments and public sector units

Industrial units and production centers Coal, steel and other key sectors (subject to local participation)

Rural employment efforts under MGNREGA (in protest areas)

Bharat bandh on February 12 – Places likely to remain open:

Hospitals and emergency services

Ambulance and primary healthcare services Metro services (subject to local government decisions)

Private offices and IT companies (depending on region)

Schools and colleges (decided on a state-by-state basis)

Essential supply services such as milk and pharmacies

(With TOI entries)