On the occasion of International Workers’ Day, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati said that there has been no significant improvement in the condition of workers across the country despite years of efforts.
In a post on X, Mayawati extended greetings to workers while expressing concern over their economic and social conditions. She said that Labour Day still holds relevance because the struggles of workers remain unchanged.
“Although there is no expected improvement in the condition of male and female workers across the country despite millions of efforts, the importance of Labour Day cannot be denied even today,” she wrote, wishing “better days ahead” for the working class.
‘Workers face insecurity and poor conditions’
Mayawati said that workers play a major role in nation-building but continue to face serious challenges, including job insecurity and unstable employment systems.
She referred to increasing reliance on outsourcing, daily wage work, and hire-and-fire employment practices. According to her, these trends have made the lives of workers more uncertain and difficult.
“These systems are forcing the working class to face new hardships and severe employment uncertainty, affecting not only their lives but also their families’ education and health,” she said.
Concerns over women workers’ safety
The BSP chief also raised concerns about the lack of a safe working environment for women, saying it remains a serious issue in India.
She urged governments to ensure meaningful participation of workers in development and to improve safety conditions, especially for women in the workforce.
Appeal for stronger worker rights
Mayawati said that workers are central to economic growth and their rights must be protected in practice, not just in policy. She linked her remarks to the vision of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, saying he worked to ensure dignity and prosperity for labourers before and after independence.
“The BSP’s struggle remains dedicated to the rights of the toiling Bahujan society,” she added.
Labour Day marked amid wider political debate
International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day, is observed globally on May 1 to highlight workers’ rights and promote fair labour practices.
