Overview

• Kerala observed a complete shutdown of shops, offices and public transport while Delhi remained largely functional.
• Approximately 85% of workers at SCCL coal mines in Telangana abstained from work, sharply curbing coal production.
• Bank employees brought branches to a standstill, with unions estimating ₹2,400 crore in disrupted transactions.
• Protest tactics ranged from human chains and dharnas to public rallies, and police intervened at multiple sites, detaining demonstrators.
• Union leaders have compiled sectoral impact figures as they press the government to repeal the four labour codes and restore pension schemes.