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CITU President Calls for “Decisive Struggle” Against Anti-Labor Policies at Hassan Convention
Shivamogga, India – November 14, 2025 – K. Hemalatha, national president of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), delivered a scathing critique of the Union Government’s labor policies during the inauguration of the CITU State Convention in Hassan on Thursday. Ms. Hemalatha asserted that the government’s amendments to labor laws are weakening worker rights and prioritizing employers’ interests over the well-being of the working class.
“Workers, who fought for their rights over the centuries, had been feeling lost as the Union government weakened the labour laws by bringing in amendments,” Ms. Hemalatha remarked.
Specifically, Ms. Hemalatha criticized the Shrama Shakti Scheme, alleging it enforces policies rooted in Manusmrithi, which ignores constitutional rights and leads to the exploitation of women and Dalits, as well as the RSS.
Ms. Hemalatha further accused the government of failing to consult labor organizations for the past 11 years and highlighted the alleged violations of labor laws, which, according to her, are being treated with mere penalties instead of criminal charges. She also claimed that workers who speak out against exploitation are being placed under house arrest.
The convention also saw the participation of CITU national secretary K.N. Umesh, State vice-president V.J.K. Nair, reception committee president Dharmesh, general secretary M.B. Pushpa, and other key figures. Prior to the inauguration, CITU workers staged a march through the city.
The event, covered by “The Hindu” e-paper, highlights the growing tension between labor unions and the government over worker rights and economic policies. This story is part of today’s digest, which also includes news from cinema, technology, science, health, and book reviews.
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