The Center of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), which is associated with the Communist Party of India (Marxist), has escalated its call for a standardized minimum wage throughout the National Capital Region (NCR), advocating for a baseline salary of Rs 23,196 per month.
This demand arises in light of increasing industrial tensions within the manufacturing sectors of Delhi-NCR, prompting the union to organize a large-scale protest at district collector offices on April 16.
Jay Bhagwan, the General Secretary of CITU Haryana, emphasized that the proposed minimum wage of Rs 23,196 is based on careful consideration. He noted that this figure was determined during a meeting held on December 29, 2025, which included members from factory owners’ associations, labor unions, the state government, and the labor department.
Vice-President Vinod Kumar pointed out that various industrial associations across regions such as Gurgaon, Panipat, Faridabad, and Bahadurgarh have claimed they are unable to implement the revised wage rates. This situation follows the Haryana government’s announcement on April 9, which adjusted the minimum wage to Rs 15,220, effective April 1, 2026.
In response to the rising unrest, the Faridabad Police have issued a public notification cautioning against any disturbances to public order. A police representative indicated that workers from Motherson Sumi Wiring India Limited in Sarai Khwaja have been protesting for increased wages over the past two days. To ensure safety, over 1,500 police officers have been placed on standby.
Similarly, in Gurgaon, police intervention was required at Sedo Fex in Pathredi-Bilaspur after employees gathered on Tuesday to advocate for a salary increase.
Abhimanyu Hazarika serves as a Senior Correspondent for The Indian Express, operating from Gurgaon, where he covers issues pertinent to southern Haryana.
His academic background includes a Post-Graduate Diploma in Print Media from the Asian College of Journalism (2020) and a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts with a focus on Political Science from the Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts (2019).
Prior to joining The Indian Express, Hazarika gained experience in legal journalism with Bar & Bench and Frontline magazine, where he honed his skills in court reporting, legal analysis, and investigative journalism.
His reporting interests encompass civic responsibility, environmental policy, urban infrastructure and culture, as well as crime and law enforcement, particularly in their relation to politics and governance in the Gurgaon area.
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