Kerala's Stand Against Central Labour Codes

Kerala Labour Minister V Sivankutty criticized the central government's new labour codes as anti-worker and vowed to pressure for their repeal. The state plans to form a committee to study their impact and remains resolute against implementing amendments that align with these codes.

Kerala Labour Minister V Sivankutty has openly criticized the central government's new labour policies, describing them as anti-worker. He emphasized the state's commitment to exert pressure on the Union government to revoke these unpopular measures.

This statement was in response to CPI(M) MLA P Nandakumar, who raised concerns about the detrimental impact of the new labour codes on job security and service conditions.

Sivankutty provided assurance that Kerala will not comply with the Centre's anti-labour stance. He reiterated a promise to establish a committee dedicated to reviewing the state's response to these central mandates, which are seen as prioritizing corporate benefits over worker rights.

(With inputs from agencies.)