Trade union leaders arrested at ‘jail bharo’ protest in Visakhapatnam
Trade union leaders and activists were arrested in Visakhapatnam during a nationwide 'jail bharo' protest against the central government's labor and privatization policies. The protesters demanded the repeal of new labor codes, higher minimum wages, and an end to the privatization of public services.
Why it matters
The protest highlights growing friction between labor unions and the central government regarding economic reforms and the rights of workers in the public sector.
Leaders and activists of various trade unions were arrested at Jagadamba Junction in Visakhapatnam on Monday (August 10, 2026) during a nationwide ‘jail bharo’ protest against the policies of the BJP-led government at the Centre.
The protesters, who began a procession from the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) office at Ellammathota towards the Collectorate, were stopped by the police at Jagadamba Junction. According to the organisers, the police arrested leaders and activists and took them to the Two Town and Four Town police stations.
Police stop and detain trade union workers on a 'jail bharo' march in Visakhapatnam on Monday. The unions, marching from the CITU office towards the Collectorate, were protesting against the Centre's labour codes and privatisation. Video: V. Raju pic.twitter.com/ME1DTq9vTG
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