The correct answer is: B) George Fernandes.
George Fernandes was a trade union leader, politician, and social activist who played a significant role in organizing textile workers in Bangalore. He was born in Mangalore, Karnataka, India in 1930. He joined the Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) in 1952 and became its general secretary in 1967. He was also a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament, from 1972 to 1977.
Fernandes was a strong advocate for the rights of workers and played a key role in the textile workers’ strike in Bangalore in 1978. The strike lasted for 100 days and resulted in a significant increase in wages and benefits for the workers. Fernandes was arrested and imprisoned during the strike, but he continued to fight for the rights of workers after his release.
Fernandes was a controversial figure, but he was also a respected leader who made a significant contribution to the labor movement in India. He died in 2019 at the age of 88.
The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:
- Option A: Datta Samant was a trade union leader who played a significant role in organizing textile workers in Mumbai.
- Option C: M.K. Pandhe was a trade union leader who played a significant role in organizing textile workers in Ahmedabad.
- Option D: V.V. Giri was a trade union leader who served as the President of India from 1974 to 1977.