09/08/2026
The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) extends its full solidarity to the nationwide Jail Bharo Movement on 10 August 2026, jointly called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) and the Central Trade Unions (CTUs). DYFI will actively participate in and extend organisational support to the movement across the country.
The 10 August mobilisation, taking place on the anniversary of the historic Quit India Movement, is a powerful assertion of the collective strength of farmers, workers and all sections fighting against policies that undermine their livelihoods and rights. The growing assault on workers' rights, farmers' interests and public assets demands a united and determined resistance.
The movement raises crucial demands including a statutory guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) based on the Swaminathan Commission's C2+50% formula, repeal of the four anti-worker labour codes, opposition to the sale and privatisation of public sector assets, withdrawal of electricity privatisation measures, farm loan relief, protection of tribal and land rights, job security and comprehensive social security for unorganised workers, along with strengthening rural employment programmes.
These are not merely sectional demands. They concern the future of India's youth, the security of employment, access to public services, the livelihood of rural communities and the protection of the country's productive and public assets. The relentless promotion of privatisation, contractualisation and the weakening of labour protections has particularly serious consequences for young people entering an increasingly precarious employment market.
DYFI will actively participate in the 10 August Jail Bharo Movement and mobilise the youth in support of the united struggle of workers and farmers. The youth of the country cannot remain spectators while their employment opportunities, social security and public institutions are systematically undermined. We call upon young people across the country to join this historic mobilisation and strengthen the united resistance against anti-people policies.