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Indian workers go on strike to protest economic reforms

Saturday, 03 September 2016 12:13 AM [ Last Update: Saturday, 03 September 2016 12:13 AM ]

Indian left-wing activists shout slogans during a rally in Kolkata on September 2, 2016, supporting the nationwide strike called by 10 major trade unions over wages and economic reforms. (AFP)

Munawar Zaman
Press TV, New Delhi

More than one million workers from different trade unions in India have gone on a strike to demand higher wages. They are also protesting against the government’s economic reforms which they say will weaken state firms. Munawar Zaman has this story.

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