The Bharat Bandh called by various trade unions across India seems to have had little impact on daily life in Bengaluru as transport services are operating as usual in the capital of Karnataka.

A coalition of 10 central trade unions (CTU) had called for a bandh opposing various government policies. While some transport unions have supported the bandh, in Bengaluru both Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses were plying as usual. There has also been no change in the frequency or timings of the buses.

The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) had issued an advisory as thousands of protesters were expected to gather near Freedom Park in the morning.

“A protest has been organised by various organisations at Freedom Park (on July 9) at 8 a.m to highlight their demands. Around 5,000 persons are expected to participate. As traffic congestion is likely in and around Freedom Park, people are hereby informed to use alternative routes,” the advisory stated.