Students and parents across India are bracing for potential disruptions on July 9, 2025, as 10 major central trade unions and farmers’ organisations have jointly called for a Bharat Bandh. The strike is a protest against the central government’s policies, which organisers describe as anti-labour, anti-farmer, and overly pro-corporate.
The organisers have appealed to over 25 crore workers from sectors, including banking, insurance, coal mining, highways, and construction to participate in the nationwide shutdown. Protesters are opposing issues such as privatisation of the public sector, contract-based employment, and other recent economic reforms.
While no official government order has been issued declaring a holiday for educational institutions, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have confirmed that schools and colleges will remain closed on July 9, due to anticipated large-scale disruption in public transport.
In contrast, most other states, including Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad, are expected to keep educational institutions open. However, transport delays and road blockages could affect students’ ability to attend school. Parents and students are advised to check with their individual schools or colleges for specific instructions.
Services that are likely to be disrupted include banking where operations may be disrupted as employees of public sector banks plan to strike. Customers are encouraged to use digital banking options and plan transactions in advance.
No formal railway strike has been declared, but potential demonstrations at stations or tracks could cause service delays. In case of postal services, delays are expected. Regarding coal and mining, operations in PSUs such as NMDC and coal mines may come to a halt. As for power supply, around 27 lakh electricity workers may participate in the strike, possibly affecting supply in some regions.
Disruptions in state transport and factories are also anticipated in several states. Public Transport like buses, taxis, and ride-hailing services (Ola, Uber, etc.) may see reduced availability. Road congestion is likely due to protest marches.
In Maharashtra, schools will be closed on July 8 and 9, though this is related to a teachers and education staff strike and is not directly linked to the Bharat Bandh.
Travellers and working professionals are advised to plan their movements carefully, avoid areas with large gatherings, and stay updated via local administration and news sources.
