CJP to lead November protest against SIR in Kerala

The Confederation of Indian Janitors and allied workers' union has announced a major agitation against the Special Internal Review (SIR) mechanism, with the demonstration set to take place on November 7 in Kochi. The protest, being dubbed as 'Jantar Mantar at Kochi', aims to mobilize workers across the region against the controversial policy framework.

Confederation president Dipke confirmed his participation in the forthcoming demonstration, signaling strong organizational backing for the initiative. The choice of venue in Kerala's commercial hub underscores the union's intent to draw maximum attention to worker grievances linked to the SIR implementation.

The SIR framework has faced sustained criticism from labor unions and worker organizations across South India, with concerns raised over its impact on employment security and working conditions. The November 7 demonstration is expected to attract participants from multiple states, building momentum for the confederation's nationwide campaign against the policy.

Worker representatives have indicated that the Kochi event will serve as a platform to articulate demands for comprehensive review and potential withdrawal of the SIR framework. The confederation has called on affiliated unions and worker bodies to mobilize their members for the protest.