To protest against the government’s new agriculture reform laws, farmers’ unions have called for a ‘Bharat Bandh’ (nationwide shutdown) on Friday. The country-wide strike called by Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), All India Farmers Union (AIFU), All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee (AIKSCC), All India Kisan Mahasangh (AIKM) has received support from 18 political parties, including the Congress. 

Meanwhile, normal life across the country is likely to be affected today, in the wake of ‘Bharat Bandh’. Public transport across states are likely to be affected. Besides, the Ola Cab Drivers’ Association and lorry drivers’ association too have decided to support the farmers and are unlikely to operate on September 25.  Highways and railway tracks are expected to be blocked in several parts of the country.

Apart from the national capital Delhi, several states, especially non-BJP-ruled are expected to be impacted due to today’s strike.