The Congress on Monday (May 11, 2026) lashed out at the Central government which has fully operationalised the four labour codes by notifying the final rules, alleging that these codes are the greatest setback for workers' rights since Independence.
The labour codes redefine wages, empower the worker
In a statement, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the Modi government, in its typical cowardly fashion, waited for the Assembly elections to conclude before notifying the four "anti-worker" labour codes through a series of gazette notifications on May 8 and 9, 2026.
"For crores of India's workers, these codes promise a future of hire-and-fire policies, contract employment, and limited space for unionisation," Mr. Kharge said in a statement. “It is important to note that the Modi government drafted and implemented these "anti-worker" codes without any consultation,” he said.
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