BJMS leadership credits government vision and persistent advocacy for achieving long-awaited labour protections
New Delhi: Sohel Hindustani, National Vice President of the Bharatiya Janata Mazdoor Sangh (BJMS), welcomed the introduction of the four new labour codes, calling them a decisive advancement for India’s workforce. He said the long-awaited reforms lay the foundation for improved protection and empowerment of millions of workers.
Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Hindustani highlighted that the reforms give unprecedented recognition to the rights and role of India’s workforce. He also commended the leadership and initiative of Union Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, whose efforts were instrumental in bringing these transformative measures to fruition.
Hindustani further acknowledged the relentless struggle of BJMS National President, Shant Prakash Jatav, describing it as a key factor in this achievement.
“Years of persistent effort have finally borne fruit,” Hindustani said. “Shant Prakash Jatav’s unwavering dedication has delivered tangible results.”
The implementation of the new labour codes is set to bring several key benefits to workplaces and workers nationwide, including:
• Guaranteed minimum wages for all eligible workers
• Mandatory provisions for timely payment of wages
• A unified social security framework
• Safer workplaces with comprehensive accident protection
• Legal safeguards extended to gig and platform workers
• Greater transparency across both organized and unorganized sectors
Hindustani stated that these reforms will transform India’s labour landscape, reshaping employment structures, industrial relations, and workplace culture for years to come.
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