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CITU to Protest Tamil Nadu Border Over Construction Supply Blockade
WHY IT MATTERS
CITU plans a protest at the Tamil Nadu border over a construction supply blockade that has halted infrastructure projects and left thousands of workers jobless, potentially forcing authorities to address the supply restrictions.
What happened
Union leaders from the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) announced that a blockade on construction supplies has completely paralysed the state’s construction sector. The restriction has halted ongoing infrastructure projects and left thousands of workers without a livelihood.
In response, CITU will stage a protest at the Tamil Nadu border to demand the removal of the blockade. The move comes as construction firms report stalled progress and rising costs.
The protest is expected to pressure state authorities to lift the restrictions and restore supply chains, which are critical for the region’s infrastructure development.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Construction supply blockade: CITU to take out protest to T.N. border
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