New Delhi: The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), India’s largest and most influential labor organisation, is poised to culminate its year-long 70th-anniversary celebrations with a grand valedictory ceremony in the national capital on July 23, 2025. The prestigious event will see Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak, Mohan Bhagwat, as the chief guest, underscoring the deep ideological roots and significant stature of the union.
Founded on July 23, 1955, in Bhopal by the renowned thinker and nominated economist, the late Dattopant Thengadi, the BMS has traversed a remarkable seven-decade journey from its inception to becoming a formidable force in the Indian labor landscape. It has achieved numerous historic milestones in the workers’ rights movement, setting itself apart from other organizations by staunchly adhering to a “Nation First” philosophy.
Addressing a press conference, Ravindra Himte, All India General Secretary of the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, provided extensive details about the upcoming event. He informed media that the year-long commemorative programs, spanning across the country, were formally inaugurated on July 23, 2024, in Bhopal by RSS Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale.
Press release regarding completion of 70 golden years of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, a grand closing ceremony will be held in Delhi. Param pujneeya Shri Mohanji Bhagwat, SarSanghchalak, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, will be the chief guest of the closing ceremony. pic.twitter.com/RcTcgc9vbF
— Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (@BMSkendra) June 25, 2025
The Delhi closing ceremony on July 23, 2025, is expected to be a high-profile affair, drawing a wide array of distinguished guests. Attendees will include prominent figures from society, elected representatives, central and state government ministers, senior functionaries from other labor organizations, and members of the BMS’s national extended working committee. Locally, approximately 10,000 members and workers from 110 BMS unions within the Delhi province are slated to participate in the grand gathering.
Over the past year, the BMS has undertaken a diverse range of initiatives designed to bolster its organizational reach, foster future-oriented vision, and strengthen its economic foundation. These programs included a massive ‘Shramik Mahasampark Abhiyan’ (Worker Outreach Campaign) to connect with laborers at the grassroots, a series of enlightening lectures on ‘Panch Parivartan’ (covering five transformative themes: environment, Swadeshi/self-reliance, family values, public awareness, social harmony, and civic duties), and dedicated conferences for youth and women workers.
Today, the BMS boasts an expansive network comprising over 6,300 affiliated trade unions and 44 all-India industrial federations operating across the nation. Each state has its dedicated provincial unit and office, with active district offices ensuring a broad developmental presence.
Throughout its 70 years, the BMS has played a dual role: not only has it diligently worked to organize workers and safeguard their fundamental rights, including advocating for fair wages, allowances, bonuses, and promotions, but it has also successfully instilled and reinforced a strong sense of national patriotism among its members, guided by its “Nation First” ideology.
The organization’s growing influence on the international stage was prominently showcased during India’s presidency of the G-20. The BMS took on the significant responsibility of chairing the Labour-20 (L-20) forum, which saw leading global labor organizations and labor ministers from various countries converge in India. This initiative vividly embodied the ancient Indian philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (the world is one family), demonstrating India’s commitment to global cooperation in labor welfare.
