The National Protest Day called for by the 11 Central Trade Unions was organised all over the country jointly by all the trade unions/associations/unions. Meetings and Rallies were organised with massive participation.

In the national capital, Delhi, it was a mighty rally of the workers participated by thousands, though the same was limited to Delhi area alone. The colourful flags and banners of the central unions and the independent federations were fluttering all over the rally place, Jantar Mantar.

All India leaders of all the central trade unions were seated in the dais, temporarily arranged. The Presidents of the Unions presided over the function and the General Secretaries or their representatives addressed. Vrijesh Upadhyay GS BMS, Gurudas Dasgupta, GS AITUC, Tapan Sen GS CITU and other leaders addressed. (contd..)