Samsung workers held a one-day hunger strike on October 2, 2024, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti, as part of their ongoing protest for better wages, union recognition, and shorter working hours.This protest has lasted for 22 days, with over 1,500 employees at the Sunguvarchatiram factory participating since September 9.The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) organized a 'road roko' protest across Tamil Nadu, which saw more than 900 workers participating. Some were detained by police but were released later that night.