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Tributes paid to 12 Martyrs in pondy

Puducherry, July 30 (UNI) Floral tributes were paid to the 12 martyrs here on Saturday who lost their lives, demanding an eight-hour work schedule, during the French regime.
Leaders and cadres of different trade unions including AITUC and CITU placed wreaths at the Martyrs Pillar on the Cuddalore road to mark the occasion.
On July 30, 1936, 12 Textile workers were shot dead in Puducherry after they agitated demanding eight-hour work, salary as per work and maternity leave for women. The agitation was led by Veteran CPI leader V Subbiah.
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