Farmer, worker groups to intensify protests against Centre’s policies
Farmer and trade union groups have formed a coalition to protest the Indian government's labor and agricultural policies. The groups argue that current policies favor large corporations at the expense of workers, small businesses, and the agricultural sector.
Why it matters
The growing alliance between farmers and trade unions represents a significant political challenge to the government's economic reform agenda.
Days after the protests by students and youth that resulted in the resignation of former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, a joint convention of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) and the platform of Central Trade Unions (CTUs) held in New Delhi on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) has decided to strengthen the protests against the Centre’s labour and farm policies.
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