Bharat Bandh Today: Nationwide Strike by Unions, Farmers; What's Open, What's Closed?

• Trade unions and farmer organizations have called for a nationwide Bharat Bandh today, February 12, against government policies.
• The strike targets labor reforms, the Draft Seed Bill, Electricity Amendment Bill, and demands the restoration of MGNREGA.
• Banking services, public transport, government offices, and industrial units may be affected, especially in Kerala and Odisha.
• Hospitals, emergency services, metro services, private offices, IT companies, and government schools/colleges will remain open.
• Key demands include withdrawal of new labor codes, MGNREGS reforms, opposition to civil service policies, and re-implementation of OPS.