Opposition mounts in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh against trade unions’ nationwide strike on labor codes, with local groups exposing it as a political stunt. ‘Unions run on masters’ signals, exploiting workers shamelessly,’ they alleged.
NFITU’s Deepak Jaiswal, a 42-year labor stalwart, celebrated the shift: ‘BJP focuses on vital social safety nets and wellness for employees.’
He unpacked the reforms: ‘Decades-old colonial relics reviewed by Borlaug panel for 20 years. Past regimes stalled; now, after 100+ discussions, modernized codes emerge.’
General Secretary Virat Jaiswal projected ahead: ‘Pivotal for 2047’s developed India, benefiting gig to formal sectors with comprehensive security.’
Blasting strikers, he said: ‘Fabricated hype, irrelevant to laborers. Political puppets fire from workers’ backs, far from true struggles.’
Umang Bansal of ‘Fight for Right’ predicted flop: ‘Politically fueled, negligible effect. Labor-centric schemes exist—dialogue trumps disruption for fixes.’
Satendra Kumar, BHEL union leader, endorsed: ‘Game-changer for ‘One Nation, One Law.’ Equal pay, security, ease—the hallmarks of pro-worker governance.’
Thursday’s protests spotlight tensions between tradition and transformation. Yet, voices for reform dominate, forecasting a fairer, future-ready workforce.