CPI (m) condemned the decision of the government Andr Pradesh to increase working hours for workers from eight to 13 hours. The party demanded that the resolution approved by the legislative assembly and the Council in this respect be withdrawn immediate effect.
On Tuesday, the State Secretary of CPI (M) V. Srinivas Rao said that the government has failed to revise the minimum wages over the past 13 years and urged the authorities to update them in accordance with the current cost of living.
“The NDA government favors investors for the costs of workers’ interests. The State Cabinet approved the extension of working hours 4 this year. We condemn the step to increase overtime, extended night shift for women and insufficient facilities and protection for women.
He criticized YSRCP for failing to effectively against legislation. While members of YSRCC were boycotted by the Council, they did not vote against an increase in working hours. In opposition, only PDF MLC B. Gopimurtha stood.
Published – September 24, 2025 12:20
