A coalition of ten central trade unions and their associates has called for the bandh to protest what they describe as the government's “anti-worker, anti-farmer, and anti-national pro-corporate policies"
There will be no disruption to the normal working of the railway establishment. Representational Pic
Mumbai's transport and various other sectors will largely remain unaffected by the Bharat Bandh called by central trade unions on Wednesday, unless there are localised protests and forced disruptions.
A coalition of 10 central trade unions and their associates has called for the bandh to protest what they describe as the government's “anti-worker, anti-farmer, and anti-national pro-corporate policies".
"Yes. We will stage a protest, but there will be no disruption to the normal working of the railway establishment. The actions are strictly peaceful, orderly, and within the bounds of trade union democratic expression. We have given a call to our field units, down the line, to organise a peaceful solidarity programme across the Central Railway on July 9, 2025. These programmes are being organised in support of the Nationwide General Strike called by all major Central Trade Unions, including our parent organisation Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS). The aim of these demonstrations, rallies, and gate meetings is to highlight the deep resentment and growing unrest among the working class over the anti-labour and anti-people policies of the government, particularly those that have a direct impact on the interests of railway employees and the public sector at large," Venu Nair, general secretary of National Railway Mazdoor Union (NRMU), Central and Konkan Railway, told mid-day.
"Autos and taxis in Mumbai and around the city will not be affected as we are not participating in the strike," trade union leader Shashank Sharad Rao told mid-day.
Some of the affected sectors include
Co-op and government banking
Postal services
Insurance sector
Public sector units
Coal and mining companies
What remains functional
Emergency services
Public transport, road and rail
Schools and buses
Private offices and units
Aggregator cabs
Hospitals and medical services.
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