Sigachi Factory Tragedy a Grim Wake-Up Call: CPI Demands Justice, Accountability and Worker Safety

Communist Party of India
Central Office
New Delhi

July 1, 2025

Press Release

The National Secretariat of the Communist Party of India issued today (July 1, 2025) the following statement:

The Communist Party of India is deeply shocked and saddened by the devastating incident at the Sigachi Industries unit in Sangareddy district, Telangana. With at least 45 workers reported dead, many injured, and several still missing, this stands as the most tragic industrial disaster in the history of the state. The CPI conveys its heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and expresses its solidarity with the injured and those anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones.

This catastrophe is not an isolated accident but the result of persistent negligence, disregard for safety procedures, and the absence of regular maintenance protocols. It is a grim reminder of the dangers posed when industrial units, especially those handling hazardous substances, operate without stringent safety norms and oversight. The incident also highlights the consequences of policy shifts that have progressively weakened regulatory frameworks, no inspections, and eroded institutional mechanisms meant to safeguard workers’ rights and wellbeing.

The weakening of labour laws and the marginalisation of trade unions