Strike by millions of workers hit businesses in India

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

NEW DELHI (AP) — Banking and other businesses across India suffered Wednesday as millions of workers went on strike protesting the Hindu nationalist government’s economic policies, especially the planned sale of several state-owned companies including Air India.

Protesters marched on the streets of New Delhi and several state capitals in response to the strike call given by 10 workers unions.

Rail and road traffic also was disrupted in Assam, West Bengal and Kerala states where workers held street protests and blocked railroads, the Press Trust of India news agency said.

Amarjeet Kaur, a trade union leader, said workers were opposed to the proposed sale of natural resources and state assets.

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[Scotch-Irish]

1. But for Faux News and Limpballs propaganda in the 90's, Texas

should have protested the "privatization" of their oil fields that had funded Texas' economy & colleges & retirement plans for generations.

[DBoon]

2. interesting how racist nationalism turns into "screw the workers"

I'm reminded of how Orban weakened mandatory overtime rules. There were protests in Hungary as well.