Politics
Workers rise-up against Modi’s racist government
A “historic success”
The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) posted several pictures and updates throughout the day, declaring the strike a “historic success.”
AIKS, among other groups, have not held back in their criticism against Modi’s government. They censured the government for crushing workers rights, bowing to US corporations, and threatening India’s secular fabric.
#12thFebruaryGeneralStrike a Historic Success
The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) congratulates crores of Indian workers, agricultural workers and toiling peasantry for making the 12th February 2026 General Strike a historic success. The anger of working people against the (1/n) pic.twitter.com/jfItzhDVeg
— AIKS (@KisanSabha) February 12, 2026
According to Maktoob Media, the strike was met heavy handedly after Modi sent in his henchmen.
They made sweeping arrests against hundreds of IT workers, trade union leaders and activists in Bengaluru.
And unsurprisingly, the crack down was captured on camera — we see you.
The Karnataka IT/ITeS Employees Union (KITU) said hundreds of IT employees were arrested on Thursday in Bengaluru, along with other leaders and activists from various Central Trade Unions, during the Bharat Bandh against the Narendra Modi government’s alleged anti-worker labour… pic.twitter.com/qYYm1p8ml0
— Maktoob (@MaktoobMedia) February 12, 2026
International endorsement
We have also seen expressions of solidarity emerge internationally. London-based protesters gathered at London’s Parliament Square on Thursday evening.
They condemned Hindutva’s “fascist bulldozer raj” and demanding the withdrawal of punitive labour and farming policies.
As Brinda Karat put it, India’s sovereignty is cracking beneath Modi’s divisive policies and the working class, unafraid and unwavering, is reclaiming their nation.
Featured image via the Canary