What the records say
- When
- 2 Sep 2016
- Kind
- Strike
- Coordinates
- 22.80° N, 83.00° E
Placed at the country: the source names no closer place.
2016 Indian general strike
On 2 September 2016, an estimated 150 million to 180 million Indian public sector workers went on a 24-hour nationwide general strike against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plans for increasing privatization and other economic policies. A total of ten trade unions participated. Many government-run locations and transportation services were closed.
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