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12 Bengali migrant workers murdered in 6 states, Maharashtra tops the crime list
Following the recently unleashed hysteria on the misnomer “Bangladeshi immigrants”, spearheaded by BJP elected officials from the Centre to States, as many as 12 Bengali migrant workers have been murdered, revealing the physical targeted harm that can flow out of systemic hate speech made by those in public authority; these are statistics compiled by the West Bengal Migrants Welfare Board; 4 of the 12 killed have been in “progressive” Maharashtra and 10 in states ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Provide ration, transport, community kitchens for migrant workers: SC
The Supreme Court has directed Governments of Delhi, UP, Haryana to inform how they will address miseries of stranded migrant labourers
Hardly scope for getting first dose of vaccine: K’taka HC on vaccine shortage
The court has directed the state to submit a requisition before the Centre to overcome the shortage
Madras HC appeals to Centre to ensure adequate oxygen supply to Tamil Nadu
The court made this appeal in the view of the alarm raised by officials on depleting reserves, and the court was of the opinion that any untoward incident should be avoided
Formulate medical scheme for migrant workers: Delhi HC to gov’t
The court held that the situation called for a structured response and directed the government to formulate a scheme in two weeks
May Day and Return of Proletarian Consciousness: Post #COVID19
First published on: 01 May 2020Mr B.T. Ranadive, well-known trade...
Letter from Central Trade Unions to the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi
After a meeting of the Joint Platform of Central...
Mahapanchayats at Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Ongole in Andhra Pradesh
At Vizag, workers condemned the government plan to sell Vizag Steel that was established after much struggle
Invitation to migrant workers, a step against govt’s failure to help citizens: SKM
Stating that farmers are returning to the border after the conclusion of the harvest season, the SKM said workers are welcome to seek refuge at protest points where food and shelter is available.
Pictures of labourers’ migration may be the future of India’s farmer: SKM
Condemning BJP IT Cell lies that farmers are worsening the Covid-19 crisis in India, farmers welcomed workers to rest at protest sites during lockdown rather than returning home.
Before curfew, Delhi govt must ensure food for city’s daily wagers: IFTU
Pointing out that both central and Delhi governments failed daily wage workers in terms of relief during the 2020 lockdown, trade unions demanded adequate provisions for the working-class sections.
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