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Nationwide General Strike Disrupts Key Cities as Trade Unions Protest Anti-Labour Policies

A powerful 24-hour nationwide nationwide strikes today led by major trade unions brought cities like Kolkata, Kannur, Guwahati, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar and other cities to a standstill today. Workers across sectors joined forces to protest against the central government's alleged anti-labour policies, demanding better job security, wage protections, and rollback of labour law reforms. Public transport, banking, and industrial activities were impacted as protesters rallied in large numbers, intensifying pressure on authorities.

Nationwide trade unions' strike latest photos; Bharat Bandh in Kolkata
Nationwide trade unions' strike | Photo: PTI

Members of various trade unions block railway tracks during a protest amid 24-hour nationwide general strike called by trade unions to protest against the central government's alleged anti-labour policies, at Jadavpur railway station in Kolkata.

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Nationwide trade unions strike latest photos; Jadavpur University
Nationwide trade unions' strike | Photo: PTI

Members of various left wing student unions block the main entrance of Jadavpur University during a 24-hour nationwide general strike called by trade unions to protest against the central government's alleged anti-labour policies, in Kolkata.

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Nationwide trade unions strike latest photos; Bharat Bandh in Ranchi
Nationwide trade unions' strike | Photo: PTI

Buses parked at a depot during a 24-hour nationwide general strike called by trade unions to protest against the central government's alleged anti-labour policies, in Ranchi.

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Nationwide trade unions strike latest photos; Bharat Bandh in Kolkata
Nationwide trade unions' strike | Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra

Members of All India United Trade Union Centre (AIUTUC) take part in a rally as part of a 24-hour nationwide general strike called by trade unions to protest against the central government's alleged anti-labour policies, in Kolkata.

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Nationwide trade unions strike latest photos; Bharat Bandh in Bhubaneswar
Nationwide trade unions' strike | Photo: PTI

Members of various trade unions block railway tracks during a protest amid a 24-hour nationwide general strike called by trade unions to protest against the central government's alleged anti-labour policies, in Bhubaneswar.

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Nationwide trade unions strike latest photos; Bharat Bandh in Guwahati
Nationwide trade unions' strike | Photo: PTI

Workers take rest in front of a closed shop during a 24-hour nationwide general strike called by trade unions to protest against the central government's alleged anti-labour policies, in Guwahati.

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Nationwide trade unions strike latest photos; Bharat Bandh in Bhubaneswar
Nationwide trade unions' strike: Passengers stranded | Photo: PTI

Passengers wait for transport during a 24-hour nationwide general strike called by trade unions to protest against the central government's alleged anti-labour policies, in Bhubaneswar.

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Nationwide trade unions strike latest photos; Bharat Bandh in Kannur
Nationwide trade unions' strike | Photo: S K Mohan

Strike supporters holding rally as part of a 24-hour nationwide general strike called by trade unions to protest against the central government's alleged anti-labour policies, in Kannur in Kerala.

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Nationwide trade unions strike latest photos; Bharat Bandh in Prayagraj
Nationwide trade unions' strike | Photo: PTI

Employees of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India stage a demonstration during a 24-hour nationwide general strike called by trade unions to protest against the central government's alleged anti-labour policies, in Prayagraj.

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Nationwide trade unions strike latest photos; Bharat Bandh in Mumbai
Nationwide trade unions' strike | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

Bank employees shout slogans against privatization of public sector banks during a country-wide strike in Mumbai.

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Nationwide trade unions strike latest photos; Bharat Bandh in Ahmedabad
Nationwide trade unions' strike | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

Rural child care workers shout slogans during a nationwide strike in Ahmedabad.

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