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Why are millions of workers on strike in India?

Why are millions of workers on strike in India?

Update: 2025-07-09
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Millions of workers go on strike across India. They say new government measures discriminate against them in favour of corporations. It's another outpouring of public anger against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic policies. So, how has the country's economy fared under his decade-long premiership?

In this episode: 

  • Amarjeet Kaur, National Secretary, All India Trade Union Congress.
  • Adil Hossain, Assistant Professor, Azim Premji University.
  • Daniel Francis, Political Analyst and Political Brand Consultant.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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Why are millions of workers on strike in India?

Why are millions of workers on strike in India?

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