Trade unions in India have put forth various demands, including the withdrawal of fixed-term employment, the scrapping of the Agnipath scheme, and the implementation of an 8-hour workday. The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) has accused the protest of being politically motivated. This development comes as ten central trade unions in India have joined forces in a general strike. The BMS, which is affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has chosen not to participate in the strike.