India, Feb. 11 -- India will witness a 24-hour nationwide strike starting midnight on February 12 as major central trade unions push ahead with a Bharat Bandh call. The protest, backed by farmer groups and several worker organisations, may disrupt banking services, public transport, government offices and industrial activity in multiple states.

Trade union leaders say more than 30 crore workers could participate in the strike. A joint platform of ten central trade unions has confirmed that the protest will proceed as planned. Authorities in several states have issued advisories and prepared contingency plans to manage disruptions.

Bharat Bandh Tomorrow on 12 February? Yes. A 24-hour Bharat Bandh will begin at midnight on February 12 and...