Nationwide Trade Unions Strike: Protests Erupt in Punjab, Haryana Against Centre's Policies

• Employees and workers from central trade unions protested in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh against the Centre's labour reforms and economic policies.
• Protesters in Chandigarh's Sector 17 raised slogans and displayed placards rejecting labour codes and opposing anti-labour policies.
• Demonstrations were held in Ludhiana by the Punjab Bank Employees' Federation and in Haryana at Sonipat, Rohtak, and Hisar.
• Industrial workers in Manesar, Gurugram, Faridabad, Bawal, and Dharuhera joined the strike, along with ASHA and Anganwari workers.
• Key demands include scrapping four labour codes, withdrawing the Draft Seed Bill and Electricity Amendment Bill, and restoring MGNREGA.