The ongoing protests by textile workers in Surat over demands for a weekly Sunday holiday and an eight-hour workday have raised concerns among industry representatives, with Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) President Ashok Jirawala saying the demands may not be feasible
Gujarat’s textile and manufacturing sectors have flagged recurring production disruptions caused by repeated election cycles and migrant worker movement during polling periods, during consultations with the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) reviewing the proposed One Nation, One Election framework. The concerns were raised as part of discussions on the Constitution














