Bharat Bandh today: A nationwide Bharat Bandh has been called on July 9 by a united front of 10 central trade unions along with farmer's organizations. Over 25 crore workers are expected to participate across India. The 10 central trade unions include, INTUC, AITUC, CITU, HMS, SEWA, TUCC, AIUTUC, AICCTU, LPF, and UTUC. 

The Bandh is supported by Samyukta Kisan Morcha, representing farmers, and other rural labour groups. Workers from banks, post offices, coal mines, power plants, factories, and public sector companies like NMDC Ltd and steel plants, are also supporting. Many state government departments and transport workers, especially in industrial towns and rural regions are also expected to participate. 

What services to get affected?

1. Banking services- Likely to be disrupted, especially in public sector banks.
2. postal services- delays and disruptions
3. Power supply-Over 27 lakh workers from the power sector are participating.
4. Public transport-  Full disruption

What's open?

1. Schools and colleges- Educational institutions are expected to remain open and no nationwide closure is declared. Only, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have closed schools due to expected transport disruptions.
2. Emergency and healthcare- Hospitals, clinics, and ambulance services will continue to function as usual.
3. Markets- Markets and shops to remain open in most places.
4. Offices- Offices to remain open.
5.  Railways- Only minor delays expected