New Delhi, Sep 25: Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the farmers’ union leading the protest against the Centre’s three farm laws, has called for a nationwide strike — Bharat Bandh — on September 27 from 6 am to 4pm.
Transport and markets are expected to remain shut on a large scale. Protests will also be held against the continuous rise of LPG and petrol-diesel prices.
“This would include all government and private offices, all educational and other institutions, all shops, industries and commercial establishments, all public events and functions. Public and private transport will also come to a halt during this period,” said SKM.
Joint execution teams have been formed in several districts and trade unions, chambers of commerce, bar bodies as well as student unions are expected to join the Bharat Bandh, to strengthen the protest.
The kisan body said, “All emergency establishments and essential services, including hospitals, medical stores, relief and rescue work and people attending to personal emergencies will be exempted.”
