09:13 AM, 09-Jul-2025
Heavy police force deployed near bus stand in Jadavpur
A heavy police force has been deployed near Jadavpur 8B bus stand in Kolkata. At the same time, bus drivers are wearing helmets for security. Because despite ‘Bharat Bandh’, private and government buses are running in Jadavpur. The ‘Bharat Bandh’ has been called by 10 Central Trade Unions, alleging that the central government is carrying forward economic reforms that weaken the rights of workers. Under the ‘bandh’, sectors like public transport, government offices, public sector units, banking and insurance services, postal operations, coal mining and industrial production are likely to be affected by the state.
#Watch Kolkata | Heavy Police Force Deployed Near Jadavpur 8B Bus Stand and Bus Drivers Wear Helmets for Protection as Private and State-Run Buses Operate in Jadavpur despite the ‘Bharat Bandh’.
The ‘Bharat Bandh’ has been called by 10 Central Trade Unions, Alleging that the… pic.twitter.com/6iucowjlm2
– ANI (@ani) July 9, 2025
A bus driver in Jadavpur said, ‘These people are saying the right thing (referring to Bharat Bandh), but we have to do our work. We are laborers, so we support the bandh… We are wearing helmets so that we are safe when something happens. ‘
#Watch Jadavpur, Kolkata | A Bus Driver Says, “These people are saying the right thing (referring to the ‘bharat bandh’), but we have to do our work. in case something happys. ” pic.twitter.com/wgnnxfftcv
– ANI (@ani) July 9, 2025
09:10 AM, 09-Jul-2025
Arson in Kolkata, police handled the front
In West Bengal, Kolkata Police tried to extinguish the fire on behalf of the protesters. The unions of the left parties participated in the ‘Bharat Bandh’ called by 10 central trade unions, alleging that the central government is carrying forward economic reforms that weaken the rights of workers.
#Watch West Bengal | Kolkata Police Tries to Douse a Fire as Left Parties’ Unions Participate in the ‘Bharat Bandh’ Called by 10 Central Trade Unions, Alleging that the Tentral Government is pushing eConomic Reforms that WEKEKEN WORMIC REFORMES THEFORMES THEFORMS Rights. pic.twitter.com/4mqdbou4vj
– ANI (@ani) July 9, 2025
09:07 am, 09-jul-2025
‘Bharat Band’- drivers of government buses wore helmets
In Siliguri, West Bengal, the drivers of government buses wear helmets as a precaution, as 10 central trade unions have called for a ‘Bharat Bandh’ against the policies of the central government.
#Watch West Bengal | Drivers of State-Run Buses in Siliguri Wear Helmets as a Measure of Precaution, as 10 Central Trade Unions have called for ‘Bharat Bandh’ Against The Central Government ‘ pic.twitter.com/ptqonrprsg
– ANI (@ani) July 9, 2025
09:03 am, 09-jul-2025
No effect of ‘Bharat Bandh’ in Tamil Nadu
Bus services are normal in Chennai despite the ‘Bharat Bandh’ called by the central trade unions in Tamil Nadu. Trade unions have accused the central government of implementing ‘corporate supporters’ policies. Common photographs have surfaced from Chennai Coimbedu bus stand, where bus services continue.
#Watch Tamil Nadu | Normalcy Continues as Bus Services Operate in Chennai Despite The ‘Bharat Bandh’ Called By Central Trade Unions, Alleging the Central Govt of Pushing “Pro-CORPORATE” political.
Visuals from Chennai Koyambedu Bus Stand. pic.twitter.com/um9o1khnsq
– ANI (@ani) July 9, 2025
08:58 am, 09-jul-2025
RJD’s student branch supports ‘Bharat Bandh’
Members of the RJD student branch in Bihar demonstrated by reaching Jehanabad railway station supporting the ‘Bharat Bandh’, calling the joint platform of 10 central trade unions and their colleagues.
#Watch Bihar | Members of the RJD student branch demonstrated by reaching Jehanabad railway station supporting the ‘Bharat Bandh’ convened by a joint platform of 10 central trade unions and their colleagues. pic.twitter.com/kbeekvyavq
– ani_hindinews (@ahindinews) July 9, 2025
08:56 AM, 09-Jul-2025
The impact of ‘Bharat Bandh’ shown in Siliguri
The ‘Bharat Bandh’, called by the joint platform of 10 central trade unions and their colleagues in West Bengal, showed an impact in Siliguri. The operation of government buses has also been affected.
#Watch West Bengal: ‘Bharat Bandh’, convened by a joint platform of 10 central trade unions and their colleagues, showed an impact in Siliguri. The operation of government buses has also been affected. pic.twitter.com/ppaovxlxcb
– ani_hindinews (@ahindinews) July 9, 2025
08:51 am, 09-jul-2025
Kolkata- Union of leftist parties march in Jadavpur
The union of leftist parties in Kolkata took out a foot march in Jadavpur and participated in ‘Bharat Bandh’. This ‘bandh’ was called by 10 Central Trade Unions, which are alleged that the central government is carrying forward economic reforms that weaken the rights of workers.
#Watch Kolkata: Union of Left parties took out a foot march in Jadavpur and participated in ‘Bharat Bandh’.
This ‘bandh’ was called by 10 central trade unions, alleging that the central government is pursuing economic reforms that weaken the rights of workers. pic.twitter.com/ypqbvgce5j
– ani_hindinews (@ahindinews) July 9, 2025
08:42 am, 09-jul-2025
What is the effect on private institutions?
Today schools, colleges and private offices are expected to be open. However, functioning may affect functioning in many areas due to transport related problems. At the same time, public buses, taxis and app-based cab services can be affected by the protest marches and road demonstrations in many cities by the trade unions and the allies. This is expected to delay or cancel local travel and logistics operations.
08:39 am, 09-Jul-2025
These trade unions supported the shutdown
- All India Central Council of Trade Unions (AICCTU)
- All India United Trade Union Center (AIUTUC)
- Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUT)
- Self Employees Association (SEWA)
- All India Trade Union Congress (AITUT)
- Center of Indian Trade Unions (CITU)
- Trade Union Coordination Center (TUCC)
- United Trade Union Congress (UTUT)
- Labor Progressive Federation (LPF)
- Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS)
08:37 am, 09-jul-2025
What open, what will be closed?
This strike is expected to affect many areas. These include banking and financial services, postal departments, coal mining and factories, state transport services, government offices. Let us know that NMDC and employees of many government companies in steel and mineral areas have also confirmed the involvement in the strike. At the same time, the Hind Mazdoor Sabha said that in this protest, there will be strong participation in industries and services of both public and private sectors.
