Bharat Bandh Holiday 9 July : A Bharat Bandh has been declared on 9th July, i.e. tomorrow. More than 25 crore employees from various sectors like banks, insurance, postal, highways and construction are expected to participate in this bandh called by 10 central trade unions. This protest has been named ‘Bharat Bandh’.
Bharat Bandh Holiday 9 July
Bharat Bandh purpose is to challenge the government policies. Along with farmers, rural labour organisations will also participate in this bandh. The unions say that the government’s policies benefit corporate companies and harm the workers.
Trade unions participating in 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 Trade Union Council (AICCTU)
Labour Progressive Federation (LPF)
United Trade Union Congress (UTUC)
What will remain closed tomorrow?
This strike will affect banking and financial institutions.
There will be no work in government offices during this time.
Coal mining and factories will remain closed.
Post office service will also be disrupted.
It will also affect the regional transport network.
Employees of NMDC and government companies in the steel and mineral sector have also informed about joining the strike. Harbhajan Singh Sidhu of the Hind Mazdoor Sabha says the protest will see “strong participation from both public and private industries and services.”
Will banks and stock markets remain closed?
Banking unions have not separately confirmed service disruptions, but organisers say it will affect bank operations and services. Since this is not a holiday declared by the RBI, banks are likely to remain officially open, although services may be disrupted so call the branch before visiting to check. The stock market will also trade normally on this day.
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