Despite hike, why Haryana workers are calling for a further rise in minimum wage

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Haryana labour unions are demanding further minimum wage increases after the state government raised it on April 9 following protests. The State Minimum Wage Committee had unanimously recommended Rs 23,196 monthly on December 29, 2025, but the government only increased unskilled worker wages to Rs 15,220.71. Workers cite rising costs from West Asia conflicts and insufficient wages for nutritional needs and basic expenses.

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