By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | May 1, 2026
AGARTALA: Marking the occasion of International Workers’ Solidarity Day, a spirited Prabhat Pheri (morning procession) was organized in the Jogendranagar area of the capital today. Despite the overcast skies and the threat of inclement weather, a large number of workers and activists gathered to commemorate the historic struggle of the working class and to voice their demands for social and economic justice.
The rally, organized under the banner of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), traversed the main thoroughfares of Jogendranagar, with participants raising slogans for labor rights and unity.
A Gathering of Veteran Leaders
The event saw a significant turnout of senior leaders from various democratic and labor movements, highlighting the unified front of the working class in Tripura.
Prominent Attendees included:
- Samar Chakraborty: Secretary, CITU State Committee.
- Nilanjana Roy: All India Labor Leader.
- Swapna Datta: State Secretary, All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA).
- Biswajit Saha & Babul Debnath: Veteran Labor Leaders.
- Amit Deb: Prominent Leader of Democratic Movements.
“United We Stand”: Addressing the Workers
During the brief meeting following the procession, speakers emphasized the increasing challenges faced by the labor force in the current economic climate.
Key Discussion Points:
- Defense of Labor Laws: Leaders criticized the dilution of traditional labor protections and called for a resistance against “pro-corporate” policies.
- Women’s Role in Labor: Swapna Datta highlighted the specific struggles of women workers in the unorganized sector and the need for equal pay and workplace safety.
- Global Solidarity: Samar Chakraborty reminded the gathering that May Day is a global symbol of the fight for an eight-hour workday and that the struggle for dignity remains as relevant in 2026 as it was in 1886.
Community Participation
The Prabhat Pheri was notable for its inclusive participation, featuring construction workers, transport laborers, and daily wage earners from the Jogendranagar locality. The sight of red flags fluttering through the lanes served as a vivid reminder of the area’s long-standing connection to the democratic movement.
The leaders concluded the event by urging the working class to remain vigilant and organized in the face of rising inflation and the privatization of public assets. Similar commemorative events and flag-hoisting ceremonies were reported from various other divisional offices of the CITU across the state throughout the morning.
