Nationwide Strike Hits TN Ports, Workers Protest Anti-Labour Policies

• Workers in Tamil Nadu staged protests as part of a nationwide general strike against the central government's alleged anti-labour and anti-farmer policies.
• Port operations in Thoothukudi and Chennai were significantly affected, with major trade unions like CITU leading demonstrations.
• CITU District Secretary Russell claimed over 30 crore farmers and workers participated nationwide, with V O Chidambaranar Port operations largely impacted and 40% of Chennai port workers joining.
• The energy sector also felt the impact, with NLC Tamilnadu Power Limited (NTPL) thermal power station experiencing a 100% strike.
• Protests in Chennai and Sriperumbudur saw large gatherings, gate meetings, and demonstrations, impacting goods movement in industrial belts.