Migrant workers urged to stay back, assured of safety

Office-bearers and activists of various social, trade and constitutional bodies have taken a serious note of reports regarding the exodus of migrant labourers from the region allegedly due to increased hostility and safety concerns.

Worried about the severe labour shortage during the festival and paddy procurement season, leaders of various organisations have urged migrant labourers to continue working at their respective places and shun the idea of leaving the state.

Office-bearers of various organisations led by Municipal Council president Vikas Krishan Sharma said all law abiding migrant labourers working at various establishments and running their own ventures, have been assured of safety and security at their workplace and residence too.

However, they (migrant labourers) have been asked not to create any nuisance while dealing with natives of the state and members of their own communities.

“Having approached by the owners of establishments employing migrant labourers, we discussed the issue with senior functionaries in the administration, who assured safety and security of all residents, including migrant labourers,” said Vikas Krishan Sharma, maintaining that joint meetings of migrant labourers, their employers and councillors of respective wards were held to boost the morale of all stakeholders.

Deepak Sharma, an office-bearer of the Halwai Union, Ahmedgarh, appreciated that migrant labourers working at dairies and sweetmeat shops had assured to continue working as usual following assurance by the administration.