Bharat Bandh: Chaos Erupts, Key Services Hit As Over 25 Crore Workers Stage Nationwide Protest

The central trade unions have announced a nationwide strike for july 9, with over 25 crore workers from various sectors expected to participate. The strike is also supported by several rural and agricultural labour organisations. The unions say they are protesting against government policies that help big businesses but hurt workers, farmers, and the poor. The unions also claimed that government departments were increasingly hiring retired personnel instead of young professionals, citing examples from the Railways, NMDC Ltd, the steel sector, and education services. #bharatbandh #nationwidestrike #workersrights #farmersprotest #labourunions #indiastrike #kerala #westbengal #kolkata #odisha #bihar #toi #toibharat