Indian workers unite for Bharat Bandh |
Hundreds of thousands of workers across India participated in a one-day strike, dubbed "Bharat Bandh," in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's privatisation efforts and economic reforms. Organised by a coalition of 10 major trade unions, the strike disrupted public services, manufacturing, and transportation. Activist Aishe Ghosh highlighted the precarious situation of workers, stating, "You can be fired any day from work. Your labour has no value in this country." The unions demand higher wages, a halt to privatisation, and the withdrawal of new labour laws. Despite the government's push for foreign investment and economic reforms, trade unions remain unconvinced, with Amarjeet Kaur, general secretary of the All India Trade Union Congress, asserting that the government aims to suppress workers under the guise of business ease. The strike reflects growing discontent among workers and farmers over their rights and economic conditions. |
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