Worker’s death at Google data centre site sparks row
The CPI(M) is demanding compensation for the family of a worker who died at a Google data centre construction site in Andhra Pradesh. The party also alleges that police prevented them from visiting the family and has threatened protests if their demands for financial and educational support are not met.
Why it matters
This highlights labor safety concerns and political tensions surrounding large-scale multinational infrastructure projects in India.
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Sunday has demanded ₹50 lakh as compensation for the family of Majji Appala Raju (48), who was working at the construction site of the upcoming Google data centre project at Tarluvada village in Anandapuram mandal.
The party alleged that Appala Raju collapsed while working and later died. They also alleged that the police prevented the CPI(M) and CITU leaders from meeting the affected families.
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