ABSTRACT
Political organisation is understood as a form of politics based on a relevant historical and theoretical perspective. No doubt, there are a number of structural factors arising from the political economy which constrain the ability of the migrant workers to overcome the vulnerability that they face. The principal aspects of that picture became clear in the course of the unfolding scenario of the first six months of the lockdown and unlocking process at which point there was a compelling question as to why such a major social crisis was effectively pushed to the background by the rulers who encountered practically no protest. There were signs of workers’ agency, especially in the beginning, when most workers chose to leave for their villages when the work units were closed with the announcement of the lockdown. Faced with transportation difficulties and lack of amenities, thousands of migrant workers protested in many parts of the country.
