Members of PBKMS finally receive work in Jitujuri panchayat of Manbazar-1 block in Purulia district
Workers at the NREGA work site in Jitujuri Panchayat, Purulia
Our union members have a long struggle could finally secure their right to work under the MGNREGA, 2005. The PBKMS members and residents of the concerned panchayat had applied for work on 22/08/2020. They received only six days of employment from the panchayat and they were prevented from even working on those days by strongmen bearing allegiance to the local leadership of a political party. Our members were told that they could only work under the programme only after receiving their due permission. Aggrieved NREGA workers then complained to the concerned Block Development Officer on 24/08/2020 and also to the District Nodal Officer on 02/09/2020.
Finally, they were informed by the administration to resume work and police protection has also been assured in case they face any harassment at the work site.
The incident has been put on on twitter by the NREGA Sangharsh Morcha, a national platform working with workers of NREGA:
https://mobile.twitter.com/NREGA_Sangharsh/status/1303293583303221249Local and state dailies have also covered the incident and a news paper clipping in the regional language has been provided as a reference:
The Purulia-Bankura page of 'Anandabazar Patrika' covering the development
The workers are extremely relieved to have been able to resume work and their victory has instilled a sense of hope in the neighbouring villages on the ability of people to triumph over systemic forces, working against the interests of the marginalized population.
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