Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to join a major protest in Patna on July 9, organized by trade unions and worker associations opposing the Centre’s proposed Labour Code reforms. This marks a significant political move by the Congress party, as it aligns itself closely with the working-class concerns ahead of crucial state-level and national developments.
The Labour Codes — aimed at consolidating and simplifying multiple labour laws — have sparked widespread concern among worker unions, who argue that these new policies dilute hard-earned rights related to wages, job security, and working conditions. The protest in Patna is expected to draw large crowds from across Bihar and nearby states, as unions mobilize workers to demonstrate against what they call “anti-labour” policies.
Rahul Gandhi’s presence at the protest underscores the Congress party’s strategy to position itself as a defender of workers’ rights. Speaking ahead of the event, senior Congress leaders said the party stands in solidarity with India’s labour force and believes that the government must engage in meaningful dialogue with all stakeholders before implementing such sweeping changes.
The July 9 protest is part of a broader campaign by opposition parties and labour groups to pressurize the Centre into reconsidering or amending the contentious labour reforms. With Rahul Gandhi’s participation, the protest is expected to gain national attention and possibly influence the larger political discourse around employment and workers’ welfare in the coming months.
