The last-minute diplomacy of the government has been defeated. In an effort to divide the unity of the Central trade unions, the labour Minister Mallikarjun Kharge contacted INTUC President Sanjeeva Reddy for talks  and requesting him to call off the strike. Sanjeeva Reddy refused and told the Minister that if you want discussion call all the unions. Leaders of other central trade unions also stated that the government had months after the strike decision was known, but the unions were not called for discussion  till now and the strike will take place. They also told that the government can discuss after the strike is over and settle the demands of the workers.

My hearty congratulations to the leaders of all the Central Trade Unions who have stood together and moving towards the united strike !