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For most of us, Sunday is a cherished day of rest, a time to relax, recharge, and spend time with loved ones. However, a few know that this weekly respite wasn't always a part of Indian life.
It took the relentless efforts of one man, Narayan Meghaji Lokhande, to turn the idea of a weekly holiday into reality for millions of workers.
Lokhande, often called the father of India's labour movement, began his campaign in 1883. At the time, mill workers in Bombay toiled endlessly without a guaranteed day off. For seven long years, Lokhande petitioned mill owners and colonial authorities for a weekly holiday. His requests were repeated...