Nationwide protests on Nov 26 against anti-labour and farmer policies

Vijayawada: The Anti-Caste Discrimination Struggle Association (KVPS) has called for mass demonstrations on November 26 at district collectorates across the country to protest against what they termed as anti-labour, anti-farmer, and anti-people policies of the central and state governments. KVPS leaders O Nallappa and Andra Malyadri urged citizens to make the demonstrations a success.

Demands for farmers and labour rights

The KVPS emphasized the need for the government to enact a support price law for crops, ensuring financial security for farmers. They also demanded protection of labour laws, which they say have been eroded by the central government’s policies over the past decade.

Criticism of Modi government’s policies

KVPS leaders criticized the Modi-led central government for introducing four labour codes that allegedly favor corporate interests over workers’ rights. They accused the government of undermining the rights of workers, neglecting the implementation of minimum wages, and selling public sector enterprises to private corporations.

They further alleged that reservations are being deliberately sidelined, and food scheme funds are being slashed, exacerbating the plight of marginalized communities.

Concerns over state government policies

KVPS criticized state governments for failing to support tenant farmers by withholding tenant farmer cards and bank loans. They also demanded a pension of Rs 10,000 for poor labourers and farmers above 50 years of age, citing the need for social security measures.

Appeal for mass participation

The KVPS urged citizens to join the November 26 protests in large numbers, pressing both central and state governments to address constitutional rights violations, rising inflation, and anti-people policies. They called on state leaders like Chandrababu and Jagan to exert pressure on the Modi government to uphold the rights of farmers, workers, and marginalized groups.

The protests are expected to spotlight these demands while rallying against policies perceived as detrimental to the country’s working and farming communities.