On November 26, 2025, a significant wave of protests took place across India, opposing four recently notified labour codes and privatisation initiatives. A coalition comprising ten central trade unions, the farmers' body Samyukt Kisan Morcha, and the All India Power Engineers Federation organized these demonstrations. The government introduced the labour codes, claiming they would enhance worker protections, including universal social security for gig workers and mandatory appointment letters. However, protesters argue that these codes infringe on essential rights, such as the right to strike and complicate union registration. They also criticized the government's push for privatisation, particularly in the power sector, which they believe threatens job security. The joint forum has called for the immediate repeal of the labour codes, highlighting widespread participation from workers across various sectors in over 500 districts.