US EditionIndian workers go on a daylong nationwide strike against Modi’s economic reforms
INDIA, JUL 9 – Over 250 million workers protest against four labour codes, privatisation, and unemployment, with key sectors like banking, mining, and transport expected to face major disruptions.
- On July 9, a massive nationwide strike involving millions of workers was organized across India to protest Prime Minister Modi’s push for privatization and his economic reform policies.
- The strike arose because trade unions objected to new labor codes that curtail worker rights and oppose privatization, demanding wage hikes and job security.
- The protest affected banking, postal, electricity, mining, public transport, and manufacturing services across many states including Mumbai, Kerala, and Odisha.
- Amarjeet Kaur said the strike mobilized 25 crore workers and farmers, with around 30,000 protesters detained and coal and copper mining halted.
- The strike highlights growing unrest against the government’s economic policies and urges urgent government intervention amid high unemployment and job vacancies.
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Massive rally held in Hyderabad to mark general strike on July 9
Hyderabad: A huge rally took place from Sundarayya Vignana Kendram (SVK) in Baghlingampalli to Indira Park on Wednesday, July 9, for the nationwide general strike on Wednesday, July 9. More than 25 crore workers affiliated with central and sectoral trade unions protested against the Centre’s new labour codes and privatisation laws. In Hyderabad, protests were held at Vidyut Soudha, Mint Compound, Cyber City, Rajendranagar, Secunderabad, Medchal,…
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Indian workers go on a daylong nationwide strike against Modi's economic reforms
Hundreds of thousands of workers across India are on strike to oppose Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s privatization efforts and economic reforms.
Trade Unions Unite Against Unemployment and Inequality in India
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