Bharat Bandh on September 27: Bank union, political parties join farmers' strike | All you need to know
3 years, 6 months ago

Bharat Bandh on September 27: Bank union, political parties join farmers' strike | All you need to know

India TV News  

Bharat Bandh on September 27: Bank union, political parties join farmers' strike | All you need to know Bharat Bandh on September 27: SKM has appealed to all organisations of workers, traders, transporters, businessmen, students, youth and women and all social movements to extend solidarity with the farmers that day. Bank Union extends support to farmers' call for a total shutdown The All India Bank Officers' Confederation on Wednesday extended its support to the 'Bharat Bandh' called by Samyukta Kisan Morcha on September 27. Congress spokesperson Gourav Vallabh said the Congress party and all its workers will support the "peaceful Bharat Bandh on September 27, called by farmer unions and farmers". Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK also backs farmers' strike The ruling DMK appealed to the people, farmers, farm workers and traders to take part in the proposed nationwide strike on September 27 by farmer unions and urged its functionaries as well to make the "Bharat Bandh" a success in Tamil Nadu.

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Congress supports today’s bandh in twin cities
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress supports today’s bandh in twin cities

The Hindu  

Hubballi-Dharwad Mahanagar Zilla Congress and Dharwad district rural unit of the party have extended support to the call for Hubballi-Dharwad bandh on Thursday condemning Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks against B.R. Having taken the decision to support the bandh call, presidents of both the units Altaf Halwoor and Anilkumar Patil held a preliminary meeting of Congress workers and leaders …

Punjab bandh today: From govt offices to bank and rail, road and airport services — what’s open, what’s closed?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab bandh today: From govt offices to bank and rail, road and airport services — what’s open, what’s closed?

Live Mint  

'Punjab Bandh' will be observed on December 30 after it was called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, Kisan Mazdoor Morchaand and other farmers' organisations. Farmer leader of Kisan Mazdoor Sanghrash Committee-Punjab, Sharvan Singh Pandher, said last week that 'Punjab Bandh' call for December 30 gained support from various groups. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann earlier lashed out at the central …

Farmers call for 'Punjab Bandh' on December 30; protest garners state-wide support
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers call for 'Punjab Bandh' on December 30; protest garners state-wide support

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: With farmers calling for Punjab Bandh on Monday, all shops across the state are expected to be closed, and road and rail services will be disrupted. SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami has taken this decision in support of the farmers' struggle. Congress MLA and president of Kisan Wing of the party Sukhpal Khaira posted on X, "I extend full …

Farmers call for 'Punjab bandh' on December 30: Road, rail services likely to be affected
3 months ago

Farmers call for 'Punjab bandh' on December 30: Road, rail services likely to be affected

India TV News  

Punjab bandh: A farmer leader of the Kisan Mazdoor Sanghrash Committee, said that a statewide bandh for Punjab has been called for December 30. This bandh will force the Centre to accept the demands of farmers, the farmer leader said as he slammed the union government for failing to accept the demands of farmers, he added. Farmers' protest and their …

Farm unions to finalise modalities of Delhi march today
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4 months ago

Farm unions to finalise modalities of Delhi march today

Hindustan Times  

Rope in other state units, plan fast, gherao of BJP leaders Both the protesting farmer unions have been staying put on the Punjab and Haryana borders since February 13. The protest march will start from the Shambhu protest site on December 6, before which, Sanyukt Kisan Morcha convener Jagjeet Singh Dallewal will start fast unto death from November 26 at …

Bharat Bandh: Effects seen in areas dominated by tribal, Dalit communities in Gujarat
7 months ago

Bharat Bandh: Effects seen in areas dominated by tribal, Dalit communities in Gujarat

Hindustan Times  

Ahmedabad, Protesters blocked a goods train and roads as the daylong ‘Bharat Bandh’ on Wednesday, called by certain Dalit and Adivasi groups against the Supreme Court’s verdict on sub-classification of Scheduled Castes, evoked mixed reactions across Gujarat. Bharat Bandh: Effects seen in areas dominated by tribal, Dalit communities in Gujarat The effects of the bandh were clearly seen in regions …

Patna SDM Lathi-charged By Cop During Bharat Bandh In Bihar
7 months ago

Patna SDM Lathi-charged By Cop During Bharat Bandh In Bihar

News 18  

In a surprising turn of events, a Patna Police cop mistakenly hit the city’s Sub-Divisional Magistrate with his baton amid the chaos during the lathi charge against the protesters who stormed the roads and streets as a part of the Bharat Bandh on Wednesday. Rajeev Mishra, Senior Superintendent of Police, Patna said that the lathi charge was done to disperse …

Bharat Bandh: Jharkhand Bus Services Hit, Railway Blockade In Odisha As Protests Against SC Judgment Gain Pace
7 months ago

Bharat Bandh: Jharkhand Bus Services Hit, Railway Blockade In Odisha As Protests Against SC Judgment Gain Pace

ABP News  

Bharat Bandh Today: A day-long Bharat Bandh has been called by some groups over community-based reservation. The 'Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti' are observing a day-long Bharat Bandh today to protest the Supreme Court's recent judgement on reservations. The 'Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti' are observing a day-long Bharat Bandh today to protest the Supreme Court's recent judgment on reservations. pic.twitter.com/vIdlGbxMbi — …

Madhya Pradesh government directs authorities to ensure peaceful 'Bharat Bandh'
7 months ago

Madhya Pradesh government directs authorities to ensure peaceful 'Bharat Bandh'

The Hindu  

The Madhya Pradesh Home Department has directed the Collectors and superintendents of police of all districts in the State to take necessary steps to maintain law and order situation during the day-long Bharat Bandh called by some groups over community-based reservation on Wednesday. In a circular issued on Tuesday night, the State Home Department directed the Collectors and SPs of …

Bharat bandh today: Dalit, adivasi groups call for nationwide strike. What are the demands? | 10 points
7 months ago

Bharat bandh today: Dalit, adivasi groups call for nationwide strike. What are the demands? | 10 points

Hindustan Times  

Dalit and Adivasi organisations have called for a ‘Bharat Bandh’, a peaceful strike, on Wednesday, to stress their demand for wider representation of marginalised communities in jobs and education and also to ensure the protection of their constitutional rights. The Bharat bandh call comes on the backdrop of the recent Supreme Court verdict on the sub-categorisation of quotas for Scheduled …

Bharat Bandh today: Which key groups, political parties to join protest against SC's reservation ruling
7 months ago

Bharat Bandh today: Which key groups, political parties to join protest against SC's reservation ruling

India TV News  

A nationwide bandh has been called today by Dalit and Adivasi organisations to protest the Supreme Court's ruling on implementing creamy layer and sub-quota within Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes reservations. Supreme Court's ruling on reservation The Supreme Court recently ruled that states can create sub-categories within SC and ST reservations, allowing the most marginalised groups within these categories to …

Bharat bandh: Train services, road traffic disrupted; police lathi-charge protesters in Patna
7 months ago

Bharat bandh: Train services, road traffic disrupted; police lathi-charge protesters in Patna

New Indian Express  

The Bharat Bandh called by several Dalit and Adivasi groups on Wednesday to protest the Supreme Court’s recent verdict on the sub-classification of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes elicited varied reactions across the country. While some regions saw significant disruptions, others remained largely unaffected, with the bandh receiving mixed support from different political and social organisations. While protesters disrupted train …

Bharat Bandh: Protesters urge Centre to reject SC ruling, what are their other demands? Explained
7 months ago

Bharat Bandh: Protesters urge Centre to reject SC ruling, what are their other demands? Explained

India TV News  

Bharat Bandh Latest Update: The National Confederation of Dalit and Adivasi Organisations has called for a day-long Bharat Bandh as a mark of protest against the recent Supreme Court ruling with relation to the sub-classification of the backward castes within the reservation system. The ‘Bharat Bandh’ call by the NACDAOR comes following the August 1 judgment of the Supreme Court …

Bharat Bandh today: After 8-year hiatus, BSP workers to take to streets
7 months, 1 week ago

Bharat Bandh today: After 8-year hiatus, BSP workers to take to streets

Hindustan Times  

Fighting for her party’s survival in Uttar Pradesh, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati has asked party workers to hit the streets to protest against the Supreme Court’s recent order on the scheduled caste/schedule tribe reservations. Successive defeats in the Lok Sabha and assembly elections as well as the changing political scenario in Uttar Pradesh have forced Mayawati to amend her …

Bhartiya Kisan Union announces agitation backing protesting farmers from next week
1 year, 1 month ago

Bhartiya Kisan Union announces agitation backing protesting farmers from next week

India Today  

The Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Naresh Tikait announced on Saturday that farmers will stage dharnas in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttarakhand on February 21 to press their demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP. Addressing a Panchayat organised at Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh, BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait also expressed solidarity with the protesting farmers at the Punjab-Haryana border and …

Farmers' protest enters Day 5, next round of talks with Centre tomorrow
1 year, 1 month ago

Farmers' protest enters Day 5, next round of talks with Centre tomorrow

India Today  

Farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana, resumed their protest on the fifth day since they kicked off their 'Delhi Chalo' march on Tuesday over a legal guarantee for minimum support price. FOLLOW HERE FOR FARMERS' PROTEST LIVE BLOG FOR UPDATES FARMERS' PROTEST: LATEST DEVELOPMENTS SO FAR The government representatives will meet farmer leaders on Sunday for a fourth round of …

Farmers’ Bharat Bandh call leaves commuters stranded as buses stay off roads in Punjab
1 year, 1 month ago

Farmers’ Bharat Bandh call leaves commuters stranded as buses stay off roads in Punjab

Hindustan Times  

Commuters in Punjab faced inconvenience on Friday as buses stayed off the roads in response to the Samyukta Kisan Morcha’s Bharat Bandh call to pressurise the central government to accept farmers’ demands, including a legal guarantee of the minimum support price. Bus service paralysed in Malwa Normal life was hit in southwest Punjab districts as all private and the government-run …

Bharat Bandh | SKM, trade unions declare nationwide strike a ‘big success’
1 year, 1 month ago

Bharat Bandh | SKM, trade unions declare nationwide strike a ‘big success’

The Hindu  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha and ten Central Trade Unions claimed that the rural and industrial strike called by them on Friday was “big success.” Though reports from various States suggested that it was a mixed response for the call, the SKM and the CTUs said in separate statements that the struggles reflected the anger of farmers, workers, and the rural …

Gramin Bharat bandh: Farm shutdown affects four states, next talks on Sunday
1 year, 1 month ago

Gramin Bharat bandh: Farm shutdown affects four states, next talks on Sunday

Hindustan Times  

Several parts of Punjab and some parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh were hit by a largely rural shutdown called by farmer groups on Friday, hours after the third round of talks between them and the government remained inconclusive, leaving a stalemate that involves a caravan of thousands of farmers camping on the Haryana-Punjab border. While the group that …

Bharat Bandh news: 63-year-old farmer dies of heart attack at Shambhu border
1 year, 1 month ago

Bharat Bandh news: 63-year-old farmer dies of heart attack at Shambhu border

Live Mint  

A 63-year-old farmer who was participating in the protests at the Shambhu border close to Haryana's Ambala passed away on 16 February due to heart attack, officials said as reported by news agency PTI. Singh hailed from Punjab's Gurdaspur district had come to the Shambhu border two days ago to participate in the farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march. Also, an appeal …

Bharat bandh today: Farmers' protest impact in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
1 year, 1 month ago

Bharat bandh today: Farmers' protest impact in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu

Hindustan Times  

Bharat Bandh today: Thousands of farmers across the country have called for a ‘Bharat Bandh’ or nationwide strike on Friday in order to protest and press their host of unmet demands before the Centre. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of 37 farm unions, along with central trade unions, have called for Bharat bandh on Friday to press for …

Farmers’ protest Live Updates, Bharat Bandh: Internet shutdown extended in Haryana
1 year, 1 month ago

Farmers’ protest Live Updates, Bharat Bandh: Internet shutdown extended in Haryana

The Hindu  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has said it will intensify agitation in the coming days as farmers’ groups, along with trade unions and others, observed ‘Bharat Bandh’. In a statement issued on the day of the bandh, the SKM also accused the Union government of “vitiating the atmosphere on farmers’ issues” by not keeping its promises made when the 2020-21 sit-in …

Bharat Bandh Noida police Issues Traffic advisory, Imposes CrPC Section 144 On Feb 16 Farmers' Protest Bharatiya Kisan Union Samyukta Kisan Morcha
1 year, 1 month ago

Bharat Bandh Noida police Issues Traffic advisory, Imposes CrPC Section 144 On Feb 16 Farmers' Protest Bharatiya Kisan Union Samyukta Kisan Morcha

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Gautam Buddh Nagar Police on Thursday announced the enforcement of restrictions under CrPC Section 144, including a prohibition on unauthorised public gatherings, across the district in anticipation of the Bharat Bandh called by farmers' unions on Friday, as reported by news agency PTI. Authorities also advised commuters travelling to and from Delhi to be mindful of traffic …

Noida Police impose Section 144 ahead of Bharat Bandh, issue traffic advisory
1 year, 1 month ago

Noida Police impose Section 144 ahead of Bharat Bandh, issue traffic advisory

Live Mint  

In view of the Bharat Bandh called by farmers' unions on Friday, the Gautam Buddh Nagar Police on Thursday said restrictions under CrPC Section 144, including a ban on unauthorized public assemblies, would be enforced across the district, reported news agency PTI. Earlier, the Bharatiya Kisan Union, part of SKM, had called for a Bharat Bandh on February 16 -- …

Farmers protest: Farmers set to block trains under 'Rail roko' campaign in Punjab
1 year, 1 month ago

Farmers protest: Farmers set to block trains under 'Rail roko' campaign in Punjab

Op India  

As the farmers’ protests enter the third day, the Bharatiya Kisan Union-Ugrahan is planning to block trains in Punjab today. When asked about Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait’s announcement of ‘Bharat Bandh’ on February 16, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh said, “PM Modi is continuously working towards helping the farmers and improving their situations. Speaking about the scheduled meeting with …

Bharat Bandh today: Noida Police imposes Section 144, issues traffic advisory | Check details
1 year, 1 month ago

Bharat Bandh today: Noida Police imposes Section 144, issues traffic advisory | Check details

India TV News  

Bharat Bandh: In view of the Bharat Bandh called by farmers' unions on Friday, the Gautam Buddh Nagar Police imposed restrictions under CrPC section 144, including a ban on unauthorized public assemblies, which would be enforced across the district. To avoid traffic inconvenience, drivers can use alternative routes to reach their destination: Vehicles going from 130-metre road towards Pari Chowk …

SKM writes to PM ahead of Gramin Bharat Bandh, slams govt action of 'Dilli Chalo' protest
1 year, 1 month ago

SKM writes to PM ahead of Gramin Bharat Bandh, slams govt action of 'Dilli Chalo' protest

The Hindu  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding Minimum Support Price for crops, slamming action on the farmers' 'Dilli Chalo' march and accusing the government of trying to "project" division among farmer bodies. Farmers’ protest February 13, 2024 Updates The statement comes on a day the 'Dilli Chalo' agitation, spearheaded by SKM splinter group Samyukta Kisan …

What Rakesh Tikait said on farmers' Delhi Chalo protest 2.0
1 year, 1 month ago

What Rakesh Tikait said on farmers' Delhi Chalo protest 2.0

Hindustan Times  

Farmers protest 2024 in which over 200 farmer unions will be marching to Delhi on Tuesday has been called by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha. Rakesh Tikait's Bharatiya Kisan Union is not part of Farmers' Delhi Chalo protest 2024 though BKU will observe Bharat Bandh on Feruary 16. Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait is also sitting this …

Bharat Bandh on May 25: Who Called the Strike, What's Open & What's Shut Today
2 years, 10 months ago

Bharat Bandh on May 25: Who Called the Strike, What's Open & What's Shut Today

News 18  

Several parts of India will be observing a nationwide strike after members of the Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation called for ‘Bharat bandh’ on Wednesday. BAMCEF President Vaman Meshram said, “Our Bharat Bandh movement has been supported by Rashtriya Parivartan Morcha, Bharat Mukti Morcha, Bahujan Mukti Morcha and many other organizations.” According to a LiveMint report, the bandh has …

Explained: Why there’s a call for a Bharat Bandh today?
2 years, 10 months ago

Explained: Why there’s a call for a Bharat Bandh today?

Firstpost  

The All India Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation and affiliated groups have called for a nationwide strike today to protest against the Centre for not conducting a caste-based census and over the issue of reservation for SC/ST/OBCs in the private sector The All India Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation has called for a Bharat Bandh today and there’s …

Bharat Bandh Day 2: Unions continue to protest; banking, public transport hit
2 years, 11 months ago

Bharat Bandh Day 2: Unions continue to protest; banking, public transport hit

Firstpost  

A joint forum of central trade unions is protesting against the government policies affecting workers, farmers, and people. New Delhi: The two-day nationwide strike by central trade unions to protest against the government policies entered its second day on Tuesday, impacting normal life in some parts of the country. On Monday, the first day of the strike, public dealings at …

Bharat Bandh enters day 2; banking, transport services partially hit on 1st day
2 years, 11 months ago

Bharat Bandh enters day 2; banking, transport services partially hit on 1st day

Hindustan Times  

India's first major protest after the conclusion of a crucial round of state polls - the Bharat Bandh strike - led to a partial disruption of banking and transport services on Monday as the two-day agitation kicked off. Chennai: Activists of various trade unions stage a protest in support of the two-day Bharat Bandh called over the Centre's policies, in …

Bharat Bandh Updates: 2 Injured While Stopping Train in Bengal's Kulgachhia, Vehicles Vandalised in Howrah; Banking Services Hit
2 years, 11 months ago

Bharat Bandh Updates: 2 Injured While Stopping Train in Bengal's Kulgachhia, Vehicles Vandalised in Howrah; Banking Services Hit

News 18  

Normal life was disrupted at some places in West Bengal in the wake of a two-day nationwide strike called by central trade unions from Monday. In the interest of the consumers of electricity, it is advised that all the power utilities shall take necessary measures to ensure round-the-clock functioning of the electricity grid and availability of all plants, transmission lines …

Bharat Bandh 2022: Why workers across India are on a massive two-day strike
2 years, 11 months ago

Bharat Bandh 2022: Why workers across India are on a massive two-day strike

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A two-day nationwide strike has …

Bharat Bandh today: Unions’ strike partially impacts banking services.10 Updates
2 years, 11 months ago

Bharat Bandh today: Unions’ strike partially impacts banking services.10 Updates

Live Mint  

A 48 hours Bharat bandh or a nationwide strike called by different trade unions to protest against government policies has kicked off in several states on Monday. Here is all we know about the Bharat Bandh: All India Bank Employees Association have called for an all-India bank strike today and tomorrow, to protest against the government's plan to privatise public …

Bharat Bandh today: Rail tracks blocked in Bengal, empty streets in Kerala
2 years, 11 months ago

Bharat Bandh today: Rail tracks blocked in Bengal, empty streets in Kerala

Live Mint  

A two-day nationwide strike has been called by a joint forum of central trade unions. All Indian Trade Union Congress General Secretary Amarjeet Kaur told PTI, "we are expecting participation of over 20 crore formal and informal workers with mass mobilization of workers across the country during the strike on March 28 and 29 to protest against government policies." Deserted …

Bank Strike Today: SBI, PNB, RBL and Other Bank Services, ATMs to be Hit. Full List
2 years, 11 months ago

Bank Strike Today: SBI, PNB, RBL and Other Bank Services, ATMs to be Hit. Full List

News 18  

Bharat Bandh Today, Tomorrow: The two-day nationwide strike called by trade unions across India has begun from 6 am today, March 28. – In a statement, India’s largest public sector bank State Bank of India has said its banking services are likely to be affected due to the strike. – Similarly, another public sector bank, Punjab National Bank, said its …

Bharat bandh today set to hit banking, services
2 years, 11 months ago

Bharat bandh today set to hit banking, services

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The two-day “Bharat bandh” called by the central trade unions and several other outfits on Monday and Tuesday is likely to hit banking services particularly as a section of the bank employees’ unions has supported the agitation. The country’s largest lender, State Bank of India, has said banking services may get affected due to the strike. Punjab National …

Trade unions to go on two-day Bharat Bandh
3 years ago

Trade unions to go on two-day Bharat Bandh

The Hindu  

Trade unions, including in the coal, steel, oil, telecom, banks and insurance sectors, would go on a two-day strike or “Bharat Bandh” from Monday, according to a joint platform of 10 Central trade unions. Responding to the call of the other Central unions, the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, a Central trade union affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, had on March …

Bharat Bandh on 28, 29 March: West Bengal govt offices to remain open
3 years ago

Bharat Bandh on 28, 29 March: West Bengal govt offices to remain open

Live Mint  

Following central trade unions' call for a two-day nationwide strike on 28-29 March, the West Bengal government has said that all offices will remain open on those days and mandated employees to report for duty. "In view of calls given by different trade unions and others for a 48 hours' nationwide strike/bandh on March 28 and 29, 2022, it has …

Bharat Bandh 28-29 March: What services will be affected? Check here for details
3 years ago

Bharat Bandh 28-29 March: What services will be affected? Check here for details

Live Mint  

The nation wide strike called by a joint forum of trade unions, that will be joined by banks on 28 and 29 March are likely to impact the banking services, transportation, railways and electricity. Impact of Bharat Bandh on 28, 29 March All Indian Trade Union Congress General Secretary Amarjeet Kaur said, "We are expecting participation of over 20 crore …

Bharat Bandh: Bank services may be hit partially due to strike called on Mon-Tue
3 years ago

Bharat Bandh: Bank services may be hit partially due to strike called on Mon-Tue

Live Mint  

Banking services may be impacted partially on Monday and Tuesday as a section of bank employees' unions has supported the two-day nationwide general strike called by trade unions to protest against Central government policies that affect workers. Bank unions to participate in strike The bank unions are participating in the strike to protest against the government's plan to privatise public …

Bharat Bandh: Ensure Round-the-Clock Power, Centre’s Advisory to States Ahead of Trade Union Strike
3 years ago

Bharat Bandh: Ensure Round-the-Clock Power, Centre’s Advisory to States Ahead of Trade Union Strike

News 18  

The Power Ministry on Sunday has asked all state governments and electricity authorities to ensure normal functioning and supply of electricity during the 48-hour nationwide strike on March 28 and 29. “The Ministry advised that all the power utilities shall take necessary measures to ensure round the clock normal functioning of the electricity Grid and availability of all plants, transmission …

Two-Day Bharat Bandh From Tomorrow: Banking Services Will Be Hit; See What is Open & What is Shut
3 years ago

Two-Day Bharat Bandh From Tomorrow: Banking Services Will Be Hit; See What is Open & What is Shut

News 18  

A collective forum of trade unions has called for a nationwide strike on March 28 and 29 against the Centre’s policies ‘affecting workers, farmers, and people’. Here’s a look at what services will be affected due to the strike: Banking, Transport The All India Bank Employees Association will also join the two-day pan-India strike against “anti-worker” policies of the government. …

Bharat Bandh: Which states are not adhering to the strike? Check details
3 years ago

Bharat Bandh: Which states are not adhering to the strike? Check details

Live Mint  

A joint forum of central trade unions has given a call for a nationwide strike, to protest against government policies affecting workers, farmers, and people. Date of Nationwide strike A joint forum of trade unions which include INTUC, AITUC, HMS, CITU, AIUTUC, TUCC, SEWA, AICCTU, LPF and UTUC, have decide to observe a nationwide strike on 28,29 March in order …

Why have over nine lakh public sector bank employees gone on a two-day strike across the country
3 years, 3 months ago

Why have over nine lakh public sector bank employees gone on a two-day strike across the country

Firstpost  

The uproar began ever since the government had in its Budget announced its intent to take up privatisation of two public sector banks during the year Close to nine lakh employees of various state-run banks will go on a two-day nation-wide strike beginning Thursday to protest against the government’s move to privatise two public sector lenders. UFBU’s Convenor Devidas Tuljapurkar …

Maharashtra Bandh: From FRTWA extending support to BJP's opposition, here's everything you need to know
3 years, 5 months ago

Maharashtra Bandh: From FRTWA extending support to BJP's opposition, here's everything you need to know

Firstpost  

What happened in Lakhimpur Kheri was a murder of the country’s Constitution, a violation of the law and a conspiracy to kill the food-provider farmers of the country, said Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha lawmaker Sanjay Raut The Maharashtra ruling alliance has called for a statewide bandh on Monday to protest against the alleged killing of four farmers in Uttar Pradesh’s …

Bharat bandh hailed as historic
3 years, 5 months ago

Bharat bandh hailed as historic

The Hindu  

When representatives of farmers’ unions, under the aegis of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, met at Singhu on the Delhi-Haryana border in August to give a call for a “Bharat bandh” on September 27, they were rooting for a symbolic protest. The Bharat bandh had the backing of more than 12 opposition parties, including the four Left parties—the Communist Party of …

Bharat Bandh total in Khammam, Kothagudem
3 years, 5 months ago

Bharat Bandh total in Khammam, Kothagudem

Deccan Chronicle  

KHAMMAM: Bharat Bandh organized against the three farm laws by opposition parties evoked good response on Monday. Congress Khammam Town Committee president Mahammad Javeed said that the NDA government should roll back the farm laws, which also exposed the nexus between corporate forces and BJP leaders. DCC in-charge president Sajid Khan and Thudumdebba district president Godam Ganesh and Purka Bapurao …

Bharat Bandh: Punjab industry faces ₹500-cr loss
3 years, 6 months ago

Bharat Bandh: Punjab industry faces ₹500-cr loss

Hindustan Times  

The Bharat Bandh call that received an unprecedented response in Punjab on Monday, caused a loss of around ₹500 crore to the industry in the state. But he has no right to ask me to close mine.” Trucks remain off road With transporters in the largest Transport Nagar in the state extending support to the Bharat Bandh, thousands of trucks …

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