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Bharat bandh today: Will Telangana schools, banks, offices and other services be affected?
- On Feb 12, 2026, ten central trade unions called a nationwide strike, described as a countrywide Bharat Bandh from New Delhi reports.
- The walkout targets the four labour codes and related measures, opposing privatisation, contractualisation, the Electricity Amendment Bill 2025, proposed MGNREGA changes, and the Seed Bill.
- NFITU said it will not join the strike, calling it politically motivated, and praised the new labour codes after submitting suggestions to the Centre and meeting the Union Labour Minister.
- Samyukta Kisan Morcha showed support for the strike, with large mobilisation from farmers, PRTC and power employees expected; apple farmers in Himachal Pradesh plan a Delhi march, warning import duty cuts threaten their economy despite assurances from Piyush Goyal, Union Commerce and Industry Minister.
- NFITU's submissions to the Centre contrast with CTU-led strike plans, as NFITU welcomed labour codes praising equal pay and appointment letters, signaling engagement with the reform process.
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Bharat Bandh News Today Live Updates: Banking operations may be hit as unions, farmers enforce nationwide strike
Bharat Bandh, Bank Strike News Today Live Updates: The strike, backed by INTUC, AITUC, HMS, CITU, AIUTUC, TUCC, SEWA, AICCTU, LPF and UTUC, is expected to impact over 600 districts, with unions claiming participation of nearly 30 crore workers.
NFITU opts out of nationwide strike, calls it "politically motivated"
Speaking to ANI in Guwahati, NFITU General Secretary Nilam Hazarika said, "A strike is proposed across the country against the new labour law tomorrow. We at NFITU will not participate because we believe it is politically motivated... The facilities not covered by this law are now available. This is a successful effort by PM Modi."
Bharat bandh today: Will Telangana schools, banks, offices and other services be affected?
With the Bharat Bandh scheduled for February 12, Thursday, people across Telangana are seeking clarity on whether daily services such as banks, schools, government offices and public transport will remain operational.
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