The two-day nationwide strike and Bharat Bandh by trade unions had mixed impact in some States

Editorial comment

Trade unions have a hold on the masses and can make mass mobilisation during strikes. They have again called for a strike to get their demands met. It is a fact that this will affect the country and cause a great loss to the country, but please note that no trade union ever talks about it.

Bharat Bandh

New Delhi – Trade unions had declared a two-day nationwide strike on 28^th and 29^th March protesting against the Government policies. On 28^th March, the Bandh’s effect was seen in States like Haryana, Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. Trade unions staged protests in these States. The employees of the Railways, Roadways, Transport, and Electricity Departments also supported the Bharat Bandh.

#BharatBandh: Public transport, banking services affected on first day of strike https://t.co/oRI4SJRGIU pic.twitter.com/yN55EQ2yJS

— The Times Of India (@timesofindia) March 28, 2022

According to trade unions, the BJP Government at the Centre is happy with the results of the recent elections held in five states and has started taking decisions against the interests of the workers. The interest rate on EPF has been reduced from 8.5 % to 8.1 % and petrol, diesel, LPG, kerosene, and CNG prices have skyrocketed.