Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Crisis of democratic Order

Question:

Who among the following gave a call for a nationwide strike by all employees of the Railways for pressing their demands related to bonus and services conditions?

Options:

The National Coordination Committee for Railwaymen's Struggle

The National group for Railwaymen's struggle

The Congress Party

The National Conference for Railwaymen's struggle

Correct Answer:

The National Coordination Committee for Railwaymen's Struggle

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → The National Coordination Committee for Railwaymen's Struggle

The National Coordination Committee for Railwaymen’s Struggle led by George Fernandes gave a call for nationwide strike by all employees of the Railways for pressing their demands related to bonus and service conditions. The government was opposed to these demands. So, the employees of India’s largest public sector undertaking went on a strike in May 1974. The strike by the Railway employees added to the atmosphere of labour unrest. It also raised issues like rights of the workers and whether employees of essential services should adopt measures like strikes.