Workers and villagers in Vaishali, India have been protesting for the last 2 years in opposition to the construction of an asbestos plant. The campaign has come under considerable pressure including the Asbestos Company burning down its own factory in order to blame and criminalise workers. In an unprecedented move, five Left Parties have come together on unified demands to close down the plant. To read the Ban Asbestos Network of India’s letter to the Chief Minister, click here.
Workers and villagers in Vaishali, India have been protesting for the last 2 years in opposition to the construction of an asbestos plant. The campaign has come under considerable pressure including the Asbestos Company burning down its own factory in order to blame and criminalise workers. In an unprecedented move, five Left Parties have come together on unified demands to close down the plant. To read the Ban Asbestos Network of India’s letter to the Chief Minister, click here.
