Bharat Bandh on July 9: Over 25 crore workers to go on strike; what’s open, what’s closed tomorrow?

A nationwide strike is set to take place on Wednesday, July 9, as more than 25 crore workers from both formal and informal sectors prepare to join a Bharat Bandh called by a joint platform of 10 central trade unions. The strike is expected to disrupt essential services, including banking, insurance, transport, electricity, and postal operations, with additional support from farmer groups and rural workers’ associations.