Bharat Bandh hits transport, banks, and schools as protests sweep India

Ten major trade unions, backed by farmers' and rural workers' bodies, brought parts of India to a standstill in a massive strike against the Centre's alleged pro-corporate and anti-labour policies. While the Labour Ministry claims over 200 unions abstained, protest leaders say participation crossed 25 crore and hailed the bandh as a success.

Bharat Bandh hits transport, banks, and schools as protests sweep India
Ten major trade unions, backed by farmers' and rural workers' bodies, brought parts of India to a standstill in a massive strike against the Centre's alleged pro-corporate and anti-labour policies. While the Labour Ministry claims over 200 unions abstained, protest leaders say participation crossed 25 crore and hailed the bandh as a success.