A form of protest in India involving a shutdown of businesses and public transportation, similar to a strike or general strike.
From Hindi 'bandh' (a closing or tying up), related to Sanskrit 'bandha.' The term describes a coordinated work stoppage that can last days or weeks and completely halt a region's activity.
Bundhs in India can be incredibly effective—a single bundh can shut down an entire city of millions, making it one of the most powerful nonviolent protest tools, though it can also cause real hardship for poor workers.
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