Greatest setback for workers' rights since Independence: Congress on new labour codes
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Summary
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the Modi government waited for the Assembly elections to conclude before notifying the four "anti-worker" labour codes
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Monday, 11 May 2026
Affected Population ~500 million workers, 90% in informal sector
Key Numbers
4 Labour Codes consolidating 29 laws
EPFO: 28 crore subscribers
E-Shram: 30 crore unorganised workers registered
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right