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Sporadic violence, Mahagathbandhan mark general strike in eastern India

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July 10, 2025

Sporadic violence, Mahagathbandhan mark general strike in eastern India

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Sporadic violence, Mahagathbandhan mark general strike in eastern India

Reports of sporadic violence from various pockets in West Bengal and the Opposition Mahagathbandhan in Bihar, merging its protests against the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls with the trade union Opposition to the Centre's labour policies, formed the highlights of the nationwide general strike fallout in eastern India.

The strike call given by the Joint Platform of Trade Unions comprising 10 central trade unions and supported Opposition parties like the Left, JMM, Congress and RJD-partially impacted public life in the region. Strikers opposed the four labour codes, among other issues.

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