The Communist Party of India (CPI) held a nationwide protest against “the indifference of the Modi government to the plight of migrant workers” and “hollowness of the ₹20 lakh crore economic package” announced by Prime minister Narendra Modi. All party units held stand-in protests, carrying placards with slogans at their party offices. The protest was an attempt to reach out to the general public who are living in despair, said party General Secretary D. Raja.
The party has been demanding that each of the migrant worker should be given ₹10,000 to tide over the next few months and help them to travel back home. The party has also demanded that man-days under MNREGA and timely payment under the scheme. The party has demanded that there should be a similar employment guarantee scheme for the urban areas too. The party is vehemently opposed to dilution of labour laws.
You have reached your limit for free articles this month.
Subscription Benefits Include
Today's Paper
Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list.
Unlimited Access
Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations.
Personalised recommendations
A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes.
Faster pages
Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly.
Dashboard
A one-stop-shop for seeing the latest updates, and managing your preferences.
Briefing
We brief you on the latest and most important developments, three times a day.
Not convinced? Know why you should pay for news.
*Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper ,crossword, iPhone, iPad mobile applications and print. Our plans enhance your reading experience.
A letter from the Editor
Dear reader,
We have been keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world that have a bearing on our health and wellbeing, our lives and livelihoods, during these difficult times. To enable wide dissemination of news that is in public interest, we have increased the number of articles that can be read free, and extended free trial periods. However, we have a request for those who can afford to subscribe: please do. As we fight disinformation and misinformation, and keep apace with the happenings, we need to commit greater resources to news gathering operations. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda.
Support Quality Journalism