‘Labourers Worst Affected In Covid-19, Need Special Attention’ | OTV News

Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dad (BJD) and Congress in the present day demanded particular help scheme for the labourers particularly migrant employees who’re as soon as once more worst affected within the second wave of Covid-19 outbreak, simply months after having to face innumerable hardships as a result of pandemic.
BJD MP Subhas Singh alleged that migrant employees usually are not given due favour in different States.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to the migrants to stay in the respective States. But, the concerned states are not taking their care. States like Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh are also ignoring the plights of the migrants. Labourers are not provided with food. Dead bodies are lined up and waiting for at least two days for cremation,” BJD MP Subhas Singh stated.
Similarly, Congress MLA Suresh Routray demanded implementation of a common labour card throughout the nation which might profit the employees drastically.
“If the migrants are given shelter and ration in the States where they are living currently, the Covid-situation may not worsen. People would not have to rush to their home state with empty stomach amid Covid-19 fear. The Central government should implement one nation, one labour card system immediately,” Congress MLA Suresh Routray stated.
BJP too reacted to the calls for of BJD and Congress.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi is always concerned about the lives and livelihood of the poor. Last year, He had provided 5 kg additional rice to every citizen due to Covid situation. This year, he has also extended the scheme for the benefit of poor,” BJP General Secretary Lekhashree Samnagsinghar stated.
Moreover, ‘One Nation, One Ration card’ system which was launched by the Modi-government has been carried out in 17 States. The labourers can get their ration wherever they stay,” she added.
(Edited By Suryakant Jena)