The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) has called for a general strike on February 12, 2026, to protest against the government's Labour Codes and alleged attacks on people's rights. The call was made during CITU's 18th All India Conference in Visakhapatnam, where new office-bearers were elected. CITU leaders stated the Labour Codes are designed to exploit workers and undermine achievements gained over a century of struggle, vowing to fight against these measures.