Chandigarh, February 11 The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab announced its support for the nationwide strike called on February 12 by central trade unions and farmer bodies.
In a statement here, the AAP condemned the BJP-led Union government's "anti-worker labor policies and anti-farmer economic decisions," and announced that its members across Punjab and the rest of the country would join the shutdown alongside workers and farmers.
A joint forum of central trade unions has called for a nationwide strike on Thursday to protest against the government's "anti-worker" policies.
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has called upon farmers to join the strike organized by trade union workers.
While extending its support to the nationwide strike, the AAP stated that the protest represents a larger struggle for justice, dignity, and the rights of millions of working people across the country.
The party said that the BJP-led Union government launched a direct attack on workers' rights by implementing the new labor codes. It alleged that these new codes have reduced job security, weakened legal protection provisions, and granted unchecked freedom to employers in matters of hiring and retrenchment, thereby putting the rights and interests of crores of people at risk.
They further stated that the support extended to the 'bandh' by farmer organizations proves that the BJP's economic policies have not only harmed workers but have also severely affected farmers.
