Protest against corporate companies, opposing anti-farm policies on August 10
Progressive organizations in Shivamogga are planning a massive rally on August 10 to protest against corporate influence and government policies. The protest, aligned with the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, aims to demand better support for farmers and oppose labor code changes.
Why it matters
The protest reflects ongoing tensions between labor/farmer unions and government economic policies regarding privatization and land acquisition.
Progressive organisations of Shivamogga will take out a massive rally here on Monday in response to a call by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Joint Central Trade Unions (JCTU), to demand the repeal of labour codes, oppose privatisation, and press for a guaranteed minimum support price for farmers, among other demands, Karnataka Raitha Sangha president H.R. Basavarajappa said.
Addressing a press conference in Shivamogga on Thursday, Mr. Basavarajappa said the JCTU and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha had given a call for a nationwide protest opposing what they termed the anti-farmer and anti-labour policies of both the Centre and State governments. Organisations participating in the protest would also oppose the forcible acquisition of land, he said.
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