New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- The National Front of Indian Trade Unions (NFITU) on Wednesday announced that it will not participate in the nationwide strike called for February 12 by ten central trade unions against the four labour codes and the VB GRAM G Act, terming the proposed protest "politically motivated."

Speaking to ANI in Guwahati, NFITU General Secretary Nilam Hazarika said, "A strike is proposed across the country against the new labour law tomorrow. We at NFITU will not participate because we believe it is politically motivated. The facilities not covered by this law are now available. This is a successful effort by PM Modi."

Echoing similar views from Karnataka, NFITU state president Venkatesh told ANI in Bengaluru, "I welcome the...