A two-day nationwide strike – called by a joint forum of central trade unions – is likely to affect banking, transport, power services. The Bharat Bandh protest, says the Platform of Central Trade Unions and Sectoral Federations and Associations, aims to draw attention to government policies.
In Kerala, all government offices remain closed on the first day of the strike. The BJP retained four of five states – Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, Uttarakhand and Goa – while the AAP won Punjab.
“We are expecting participation of over 20 crore formal and informal workers” All Indian Trade Union Congress General Secretary Amarjeet Kaur said.
An advisory was issued to all the state government and electricity authorities to ensure 24*7 power supply.
