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🔵 Over 300 Million Participate
Anytime News Network. The Joint Platform of Central Trade Unions and Independent Sectoral Federations stated that more than 300 million workers, farmers, and other sections joined the nationwide general strike on February 12, 2026. The strike was organized against what they termed anti-people and pro-corporate policies of the central government.
🔵 Impact Across 600+ Districts
The strike witnessed widespread mobilization across over 600 districts, cutting across organized and unorganized sectors, rural and urban India. Puducherry, Assam, Odisha, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Kerala, West Bengal, and Goa reported near shutdown conditions. Several regions in Rajasthan, Haryana, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Tripura also observed large-scale protests.
🔵 Key Sectors Affected
Coal, steel, banking, LIC, GIC, petroleum, power, postal services, telecom, atomic energy, cement, ports, tea gardens, jute mills, and transport services were significantly impacted. Defence sector employees observed a one-hour work stoppage in solidarity.
🔵 Major Demands
Repeal of the four Labour Codes
Withdrawal of Draft Seed Bill and Electricity Amendment Bill
Rollback of the SHANTI Act
Restoration of MGNREGA
Reversal of 100% FDI in insurance
Halt to privatization of public sector units
Filling of vacant government posts
Reconsideration of USA-India trade deal
🔵 Allegations Against Government
The joint platform alleged that the Labour Codes undermine the right to strike and weaken collective bargaining. It accused the government of prioritizing corporate interests over workers’ welfare and social security.
🔵 Major Rally in Delhi
A large rally was held at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, addressed by leaders of INTUC, AITUC, HMS, CITU, AIUTUC, TUCC, SEWA, AICCTU, UTUC and others. Opposition MPs also expressed solidarity within the Parliament premises.
