Archive · 30 Sep 2025
BJD Concerns Over Odisha Labour Law Reforms
The government in Odisha made some new rules about work, like letting people work longer hours.
A leader from the BJD party, Subas Singh, is worried about these changes.
He thinks it's important that workers are treated fairly.
He wants to make sure people don't have to work too much and that they feel safe.
He also thinks that women working at night need to be safe and that there should be checks to make sure companies are following the rules.
Odisha Cabinet approved labour law amendments.
Reforms allow for extended working hours and night shifts.
BJD leader Subas Singh expressed cautious concerns.
Singh emphasized worker safety and voluntary overtime.
Concerns raised about enforcement and safety protocols.
- Who
- Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and its leader Subas Singh
- What
- Expressing concerns about labour law amendments in Odisha.
- When
- After the Odisha Cabinet approved the labour law changes.
- Where
- Odisha, India.
- Why
- To ensure workers' rights and safety are protected amidst economic growth.
BJD Concerns
Government's Stance (Inferred)
Worker Protection vs. Economic Growth
BJD Concerns
Prioritize worker's rights and safety, ensuring voluntary overtime.
Government's Stance (Inferred)
Acknowledge the need to spur economic growth and attract investment by allowing flexible working hours.
Enforcement
BJD Concerns
Advocate for robust inspection and digital wage tracking.
Government's Stance (Inferred)
Not explicitly stated in the article, but likely intends to provide sufficient means to regulate labor law.
Women's Night Shifts
BJD Concerns
Prioritize women's safety with clear accountability structures and guidelines.
Government's Stance (Inferred)
Provide written consent and theoretical safety protocols, with the intent to ensure women's safety.
- Event
- Odisha Cabinet's labour law amendment
- Key Changes
- Extended hours, 24/7 operations, and night shifts for women
- Party Reaction
- Cautious; concerns voiced by BJD leader Subas Singh
- Focus
- Workers' rights and safety
- Laws Amended
- Factories Act, 1948 & Odisha Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1956