Hyundai said in a statement that the plant operations were underway as per schedule on Monday. The management of Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has decided to temporarily suspend its plant operations in Sriperumbudur from May 25 to May 29. A section of workers walked out of the plant and protested on Monday, seeking closure of the plant amid the intense lockdown and concerns over the spread of COVID-19. However, Hyundai said in a statement that the plant operations were underway as per schedule on Monday. The Union further alleged there has been death of workers across industries due to the pandemic and workers also getting infected.

Source: The Hindu May 24, 2021 16:41 UTC