Trade Unions and Farmers Stage Protest in Coimbatore

Trade unions and the Samyukt Kisan Morcha staged a road blockade near the Coimbatore District Collectorate today to press for a series of demands. More than 300 protesters participated in the demonstration, raising slogans against the central government.

The protesters demanded the withdrawal of the four labor codes, the implementation of a minimum support price for agricultural produce, and an end to privatization policies. Additionally, they called for a minimum monthly wage of 42,000 rupees for workers.

The protest caused significant traffic disruptions in the area, leading police to arrest the demonstrators. The incident created a tense atmosphere outside the Collectorate for some time.