Bharat Bandh on twelfth February 2026 dwell updates: A nationwide ‘bandh’ has been referred to as by a joint discussion board of 10 commerce unions on Thursday, February 12, to protest in opposition to the financial insurance policies of the central authorities.
The ‘bandh’ is predicted to be joined by round 30 crore employees, which is more likely to disrupt a number of services, together with banks, transportation, and different providers.
Addressing the media, All India Commerce Union Congress (AITUC) Normal Secretary Amarjeet Kaur stated the dimensions of participation is predicted to surpass earlier mobilisations.
“Not lower than 30 crore employees will be a part of the strike on February 12. Through the July 9, 2025 protest, round 25 crore employees took half,” she stated.
Protests Over India-US Commerce Deal
The ‘bandh’ has additionally been backed by farmer organisations. Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SMK) has criticised the latest commerce deal between India and america, alleging the Narendra Modi-led authorities surrendered earlier than the “shrewdness of the US”.
“Settlement might be a betrayal in opposition to farmers… We’re surrendering earlier than the shrewdness of US. The Governmet has surrendered. Piyush Goyal ought to resign. He betrayed Indian farmers. On this foundation, we’ve began a marketing campaign, from 4th February to eleventh February SKM will go to farmers. On twelfth, Bharat Bandh has been referred to as over this,” SKM Convenor Hannan Mollah informed information company ANI.












