Bhopal, May 2 -- Once consigned to long hours and no legal safeguards, Bhopal's labour force today follows a more regulated path - though true justice remains distant and uneven. As the city observed International Workers' Day, both gains and gaps were on open display.
The Communist Party of India, along with its affiliated hammal (porter) unions, led a rousing May Day rally through the lanes of the old city. The procession began at Jhanda Chowk in Jumerati and passed through Azad Market, Mangalwara, Itwara, and Budhwara before circling back for a public address. Flags fluttered and slogans rang out as workers raised their voices for stronger rights enforcement.
Alongside the protest, a quieter but significant gesture of recognition playe...