The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) congratulates the workers, farmers and agricultural workers who made the 12 February 2026 All India General Strike a historic and resounding success. Reports received up to 3:00 PM from across the country indicate that several crores of people participated in strike action, demonstrations, picketing and solidarity mobilisations. The strike witnessed massive participation from organised and unorganised sectors, public and private enterprises, multinational companies, scheme workers and rural toilers. Despite intimidation, prohibitory orders in some areas, court restrictions in certain establishments and sporadic attacks by anti-worker forces, the response was militant, disciplined and widespread.

In more than 2,000 places, thousands of workers, farmers, and agricultural and rural workers participated in massive mobilisations, marking this as one of the largest strikes in India. The mood of the people clearly expresses their determination for a do-or-die battle against the imposition of Labour Codes and other anti-worker policies. The huge mobilisation of farmers was also intensified due to the shameful India-US deal – the people of India will make imperialist forces retreat with courage and strength.

Bandh like situation prevailed in Kerala, Odisha, Tripura and some other States.

Coming to sector reports, in the coal and mining sector, more than 83% strike participation was recorded in Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries—CCL, ECL, NCL, SECL, MCL, WCL and NEC -along with CMPDI units. Coal production and dispatch were severely affected in Dhanbad, Bokaro and Giridih (Jharkhand); Talcher and Ib Valley (Odisha); Korba (Chhattisgarh); Singrauli (MP & UP); the Chandrapur and Nagpur belt (Maharashtra); and Raniganj–Asansol (West Bengal). In Singareni Collieries (Telangana), covering Ramagundam, Kothagudem, Manuguru, Bellampalli and Bhupalpally areas, around 90% participation was reported, halting production and coal transportation.

Rail movement of coal rakes was disrupted at multiple sidings. Iron ore mines in Koida, Barsuan, Kalta and Taladihi (Odisha), manganese mines in Balaghat (MP), and sponge iron clusters in Keonjhar and Jajpur were completely paralysed. Contract and outsourced workers participated in large numbers, strengthening the impact.