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Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Trade unions defer nationwide general strike to July 9
The joint platform of 10-central trade unions , barring the RSS-affiliate Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh , have deferred their proposed nationwide general strike on May 20 to July 9, 2025 citing the prevailing situation throughout the country. However, the joint platform has called for demonstrations across the state capitals at industry level on May 20. 'After due consideration of the prevailing situation throughout the country, the joint platform decided to reschedule the nationwide general strike from May 20 to July 9, 2025 against implementation of Labour Codes and other legitimate demands of the workers, farmers and people in general,' it said in a statement issued after a meeting held on Thursday. 'It was resolved that on May 20, massive demonstrations and mobilisations should be held at state capital, districts and industry level,' it added. Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by The 10 central trade unions included AITUC, HMS, CITU, INTUC, AIUTUC, TUCC, SEWA, AICCTU, LPF and UTUC. As per the statement, the joint platform of central trade unions and independent sectoral federations and associations asked worker unions throughout the country to continue their preparations for the general strike rescheduled for July 9 and make it a massive success. Live Events The unions have been demanding the government scrap the Labour Codes, enhance allocation to the employment guarantee scheme while increasing the work days from 100 to 200 under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme and scrapping of the new pension scheme, among others.
New Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
'Unholy alliance with Pakistan': RSS-affiliate SJM calls for sanctions, curb on tourists to Turkey
NEW DELHI: Amid rising resentment over Turkey's military support to Pakistan against India, RSS-affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) on Wednesday urged the Modi government to suspend civil aviation links, impose economic sanctions, and curb the flow of Indian tourists to Turkey. The SJM also urged the Centre to reconsider diplomatic ties with Turkey, citing its 'unholy alliance' with Pakistan. The appeal from the RSS-affiliate comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following a four-day military standoff. 'Turkey, a NATO member and a supposed secular republic, has increasingly aligned itself with radical Islamist regimes and military establishments hostile to Bharat's sovereignty,' the SJM alleged in a statement. It further alleged that the Turkish government is supplying military hardware, technological platforms, and training to Pakistan's armed forces, making Turkey the second-largest arms supplier to Pakistan after China and thereby strengthening Pakistan's military capabilities. Citing an example, the SJM said, 'Turkey has delivered MILGEM-class warship to Pakistan under a USD 1.5 billion deal and Turkish company Baykar has provided armed drones.' It further alleged that an electronic warfare test range has also been set up in Pakistan with assistance from HAVELSAN, Turkey's major defence electronics firm.
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Business Standard
14-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
RSS affiliate calls for sanctions against Turkey for 'alliance' with Pak
RSS-affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) on Wednesday urged the government to impose economic sanctions, suspend civil aviation links, discourage outbound tourism and re-evaluate diplomatic engagements with Turkey due to its "unholy alliance" with Pakistan which directly compromises India's security. The SJM also appealed to the people of India to avoid travelling to Turkey and boycott its products in solidarity with the country's soldiers and national interest. This comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following their four-day military confrontation. The conflict saw Pakistan unleash swarms of Turkish drones to target Indian military facilities. "It is shocking to note that Turkey, the second-largest arms supplier to Pakistan after China, has played a key role in modernising Pakistan's navy and enhancing its aerial warfare capabilities. "This defence collaboration is not just commercial; it is ideological, targeting the stability of South Asia and emboldening Pakistan's military adventurism," SJM national co-convenor Ashwini Mahajan said in a statement. The SJM strongly condemns this "unholy alliance" that directly compromises India's national security, he said. At a time when India has exercised "tremendous restraint" in the face of repeated provocations from Pakistan, including harbouring terror camps and aggressive posturing near the Line of Control, Turkey's support amounts to "direct complicity", he added. "The Swadeshi Jagran Manch, while reaffirming its commitment to peaceful international engagement rooted in mutual respect and sovereignty, recommends that the government of Bharat impose economic sanctions, suspend civil aviation links, discourage outbound tourism and re-evaluate diplomatic engagements with Turkey," Mahajan said. "Restrict non-essential imports from Turkey and impose higher duties on key Turkish commodities such as marble, chemicals and machinery. Temporarily suspend direct flights to Turkey and revoke aviation codeshare privileges until Turkey halts defence supplies to Pakistan," he asked the government. "Issue a travel advisory to Indian citizens against visiting Turkey and withdraw tourism promotion cooperation. Reduce the level of diplomatic and cultural exchanges with Turkey, and reassess all bilateral agreements," he added. Mahajan also suggested the government to urge Indian businesses and consumers to switch to Indian substitutes for Turkish goods and promote domestic destinations in place of Istanbul, Antalya and Cappadocia. Turkey, a Nato member and a "supposed secular republic", has increasingly aligned itself with "radical Islamist regimes" and military establishments hostile to India's sovereignty, the SJM claimed. In recent years, Turkey's strategic defence partnership with Pakistan has grown at an alarming pace, with the Turkish government supplying critical military hardware, technological platforms and training to Pakistan's armed forces, it said. "The Swadeshi Jagran Manch reiterates that the people of Bharat must boycott nations actively helping Pakistan build its offensive capabilities. The principle of 'Nation First' must guide our trade, investment, and diplomatic relationships," Mahajan said. It's unfortunate that Turkey didn't even condemn the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, he added. Mahajan said India stood by Turkey not only as a trading partner but as a responsible global power demonstrating the spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family). "During the devastating earthquakes in February 2023, Bharat was one of the first countries to launch Operation Dost, dispatching rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force, army medical teams, field hospitals, and over 100 tonnes of relief material including medical supplies, generators, tents and blankets," he said. "It seems Turkey has forgotten Bharat's generous and timely humanitarian assistance. Despite these gestures of solidarity and goodwill, Turkey has chosen to side with Bharat's adversaries in matters of vital national security interest," Mahajan said. "This betrayal of trust must be addressed with moral clarity and strategic firmness," he said.
The Print
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
RSS affiliate calls for sanctions against Turkey over its ‘unholy alliance' with Pak
This comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following their four-day military confrontation. The conflict saw Pakistan unleash swarms of Turkish drones to target Indian military facilities. The SJM also appealed to the people of India to avoid travelling to Turkey and boycott its products in solidarity with the country's soldiers and national interest. New Delhi, May 14 (PTI) RSS-affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) on Wednesday urged the government to impose economic sanctions, suspend civil aviation links, discourage outbound tourism and re-evaluate diplomatic engagements with Turkey due to its 'unholy alliance' with Pakistan which directly compromises India's security. 'It is shocking to note that Turkey, the second-largest arms supplier to Pakistan after China, has played a key role in modernising Pakistan's navy and enhancing its aerial warfare capabilities. 'This defence collaboration is not just commercial; it is ideological, targeting the stability of South Asia and emboldening Pakistan's military adventurism,' SJM national co-convenor Ashwini Mahajan said in a statement. The SJM strongly condemns this 'unholy alliance' that directly compromises India's national security, he said. At a time when India has exercised 'tremendous restraint' in the face of repeated provocations from Pakistan, including harbouring terror camps and aggressive posturing near the Line of Control, Turkey's support amounts to 'direct complicity', he added. 'The Swadeshi Jagran Manch, while reaffirming its commitment to peaceful international engagement rooted in mutual respect and sovereignty, recommends that the government of Bharat impose economic sanctions, suspend civil aviation links, discourage outbound tourism and re-evaluate diplomatic engagements with Turkey,' Mahajan said. 'Restrict non-essential imports from Turkey and impose higher duties on key Turkish commodities such as marble, chemicals and machinery. Temporarily suspend direct flights to Turkey and revoke aviation codeshare privileges until Turkey halts defence supplies to Pakistan,' he asked the government. 'Issue a travel advisory to Indian citizens against visiting Turkey and withdraw tourism promotion cooperation. Reduce the level of diplomatic and cultural exchanges with Turkey, and reassess all bilateral agreements,' he added. Mahajan also suggested the government to urge Indian businesses and consumers to switch to Indian substitutes for Turkish goods and promote domestic destinations in place of Istanbul, Antalya and Cappadocia. Turkey, a NATO member and a 'supposed secular republic', has increasingly aligned itself with 'radical Islamist regimes' and military establishments hostile to India's sovereignty, the SJM claimed. In recent years, Turkey's strategic defence partnership with Pakistan has grown at an alarming pace, with the Turkish government supplying critical military hardware, technological platforms and training to Pakistan's armed forces, it said. 'The Swadeshi Jagran Manch reiterates that the people of Bharat must boycott nations actively helping Pakistan build its offensive capabilities. The principle of 'Nation First' must guide our trade, investment, and diplomatic relationships,' Mahajan said. It's unfortunate that Turkey didn't even condemn the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, he added. Mahajan said India stood by Turkey not only as a trading partner but as a responsible global power demonstrating the spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family). 'During the devastating earthquakes in February 2023, Bharat was one of the first countries to launch Operation Dost, dispatching rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force, army medical teams, field hospitals, and over 100 tonnes of relief material including medical supplies, generators, tents and blankets,' he said. 'It seems Turkey has forgotten Bharat's generous and timely humanitarian assistance. Despite these gestures of solidarity and goodwill, Turkey has chosen to side with Bharat's adversaries in matters of vital national security interest,' Mahajan said. 'This betrayal of trust must be addressed with moral clarity and strategic firmness,' he said. PTI PK DIV DIV This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
The Print
26-04-2025
- Business
- The Print
RSS' Krishna Gopal calls for development model to boost Indian economy, preserve value system
The event was organised by Swadeshi Shodh Sansthan, a unit of RSS-affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch, in collaboration with some national and international academic institutions. In the past, India was a far greater industrial and manufacturing nation than any other in Asia, but unfortunately people of the country did not know about it and relied on what foreigners said, Gopal said on Friday while addressing an international conference. New Delhi, Apr 26 (PTI) RSS joint general secretary Krishna Gopal has pitched for a development model for India which would not just help boost the country's economy but also promote and preserve its culture, traditions and value system. 'Any economic progress will not be enough. With economic progress, sanskar, value system and spiritual upliftment are also needed… We must ensure that our country's ideological foundation and culture are also maintained,' Gopal said. India is witnessing progress in various sectors and has become the the world's fifth largest economy, but about 57 per cent women and 67 per cent children are anaemic, he said. 'India has the world's largest number of people below the poverty line… About 25 per cent children have stunted growth, which means they don't get adequate food… When such is the situation, we cannot accept that the country is making good progress. It is painful and worrisome,' he said. The senior RSS functionary said the country's development model should also keep in mind farmers and agriculture. 'Agriculture is not profitable… If agriculture has to be made viable, we have to ensure that farmers get a good price for their produce. That is why they keep demanding MSP (minimum support price),' he added. Gopal said industries should be set up at such locations that they can provide jobs to people living in villages, he said. 'Then those who become engineers, doctors and professors will go to cities and others who want to earn Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000 will stay near their villages,' he added. The RSS functionary also made a strong pitch for making education completely free, saying it was the case in India during the ancient times. Addressing the event virtually, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said India is witnessing rapid development under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and moving towards becoming the world's third largest economy. Under PM Modi's leadership, efforts are on to make a 'wealthy, prosperous, glorious and powerful Bharat', he said. The production of food grains has increased so much that it is not only meeting the country's requirement but is also being sent abroad. The Centre has adopted a multi-pronged approach to increase production and decrease production cost, he said. Chouhan said the government is taking steps to make villages in India 'developed and self-reliant'. Efforts are being made to provide basic amenities to villagers like road connectivity, pucca houses, potable water and local markets, etc., the minister said. PTI PK DIV DIV This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
