Privatization of airports in India

Trade unions and farmers unions also protested in solidarity against the Modi-led govt’s plans of large scale disinvestment.

August 23 marked the launch of a fresh campaign against the leasing of the Thiruvananthapuram airport in India to the controversial Adani Group for 50 years

The call for the weeklong protest against the economic crisis caused by the Indian government’s policies was given at a national convention organized by CPI(M), CPI, CPIML, AIFB and RSP.

Six airports under the Airports Authority of India are set to be privatized. The striking workers, under the banner of the Airports Authority Employees Union, said the step will lead to exploitation of workers as they will be hired on a contractual basis