Bharat Bandh today: Amidst a statewide farmers’ protest, will banks and schools be closed? What’s open and closed

Several farmer unions have asked for a “Gramin Bharat Bandh” in the midst of the farmers’ protest in order to pressure the federal government into granting their demands. A bandh has been announced by farmer unions, including the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), which is a member of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), and the Bharatiya Kisan Parishad (BKP), which is located in Noida. The bandh will take place today from 6 am to 4 pm.

Local BKU chairman Pawan Khatana said that farmers have been requested to labor without pay for one day as part of their union’s “Bharat Bandh” in order to put pressure on the government to meet their demands.

The Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandhak Committee (SGPC) has decided to support the Bharat Bandh, which has been called by farmer unions, by closing its offices and educational institutions today.
In Noida, new regulations have been implemented under CrPC Section 144 in response to the Bharat Bandh. Large-scale events like marches won’t be permitted without authorization. This covers religious and political events.
Ambulance services, pharmacies, and hospitals will all function as emergency services. In addition, until anything changes, educational establishments such as colleges and schools will remain open. It is encouraged that parents and children inquire with the school administration about any potential changes.
Traffic restrictions have been implemented, thus commuters going to and from the capital city of Delhi are advised to use metro train service “as far as possible” to prevent disruption.

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), another trade association, has made the decision to continue operating normally and not participate in the Bharat Bandh. According to the merchants’ group, all marketplaces in the nation would continue to run smoothly, guaranteeing routine economic activity.

Due to the support of driver and conductor unions connected to Punjab Roadways and PRTC in the Bharat Bandh against the Center’s planned hit-and-run legislation, some 3,000 state-run buses would be off the road on Friday. For drivers engaged in hit-and-run incidents, the legislation, under Section 106(2)BNS, imposes severe punishments, including a 10-year prison sentence and a fine of Rs 7 lakh.
In Ludhiana, stores, universities, and schools are open, but bus service has been suspended. In several places, farmers have blocked the major highways.