Karnataka Bandh On February 12: What Is Closed In Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubballi, More Cities Today

The nationwide strike of workers will stretch across cities including Karnataka on February 12: Accordingly, schools, banks and offices are on high alert. Parents and students are alerted of the possible disruption in daily life on Thursday. However, there are no official statement regarding what will be closed in cities of Karnataka, especially in the capital Bengaluru.

Karnataka School Holiday On February 12?

While no official statement is issued by educational authorities, many institutions will be closed on February 12 especially in the areas where student organisations and teacher unions are participating in the nationwide strike.

Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Hubballi are some of the cities expected to face disruption. Hence, parents are advised to monitor any update from their local schools.

Bank Holiday On February 12?

All transportations are likely to be impacted by the strike. The nationwide protest is expected to hit public transportations like government-backed buses and trains. Further, the protest could enforce roadblocks that would lead to further disruption in commutation through taxis, Ola, Uber, rickshaws and local trains.

Markets, local shops and restaurants are expected to be closed due to the protest taking place on the street. Also, if you're departing and arriving from airports, you will need to manage your time accordingly. In case of visiting airports, ensure to leave early due to traffic congestions.

Buses run by KSRTC is likely to stop their services on Thursday. It needs to be noted that airports and trains are open and operational as normal but travelling to these locations would be difficult.

Notably, hospitals and ambulance services are going to be fully operational as normal. But your visit to bank branches may be impacted as bank unions like AIBEA, AIBOA, and BEFI are also going to hold a strike on February 12.

Accordingly, major banks like SBI, Bank of Baroda, and Punjab National Bank among others have warned customers of possible delays in their services due to the strike.

Additionally, midday meal services in government schools may be disrupted. As per Jnanesh MP, the executive officer of Akshara Dasoha in Dakshina Kannada, midday meal workers are participating in the strike, and hence the services could be impacted. Jnanesh asked Mathru Samitis and SDMCs to cook and serve meals in schools to ensure that food reaches to the students and staffs.

Bengaluru Strike Today:

The city is expected to face heavy traffic congestions as protestors will gather at important junctions. Also, in the city, many auto, taxi and transport drivers will partake in the strike. Their protest is expected to begin from near Town Hall at 10 am. However, the Auto Association has assured that autorickshaw services will be available as normal.

Further, as per reports, authorities have said that schools, colleges, banks, post offices, government offices, KSRTC and BMTC services in Bengaluru will operate normally.

Karnataka Bandh: Cities Impacted

Apart from Bengaluru, cities like Mysuru, Hubballi and Mangaluru are expected to be impacted due to the strike.

Nationwide Strike Today:

A joint forum of 10 central trade unions have called for Bharat Bandh on February 12. These include Indian National Trade Union Congress, All India Trade Union Congress, Hind Mazdoor Sabha, Centre of Indian Trade Unions, All India United Trade Union Centre, Trade Union Coordination Centre, Self Employed Women's Association, All India Central Council of Trade Unions, Labour Progressive Federation and United Trade Union Congress.

These workers are reportedly demanding withdrawal of the Draft Seed Bill, the Electricity Amendment Bill and the SHANTI Act, restoration of MGNREGA, and repeal of the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025.

Also, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) issued a statement last week, saying, the proposed interim trade agreement framework between India and the United States amounted to a "total surrender" of Indian agriculture to American multinational corporations, as per PTI report. Hence, farmers will be joining the strike too.