Kolkata: As the festive season begins with Durga Puja, top BJP leaders are gearing up for a nationwide tour to connect with Bengali-speaking migrant workers. These leaders plan to visit different states to meet with workers from West Bengal who have moved there for jobs. The main goal? To gather firsthand stories and challenge false claims about harassment of Bengali migrants in other parts of India.
A senior BJP leader in West Bengal revealed that a team of 27 top party officials, including some Members of Parliament and MLAs, will travel across states during the ongoing festival period. They will talk directly with Bengali-speaking workers to understand their experiences and concerns. The team might increase in size if necessary.
During these visits, BJP leaders will ask migrant workers important questions, such as why they chose to work far from home, how their wages compare to what they could earn in West Bengal, and if they faced any discrimination because of their language. They will also inquire whether any local authorities or private companies have treated them unfairly.
Specifically, the questions include:
– Why did they decide to take jobs in other states and leave their families behind?
– Do their current earnings match or surpass what they might get in West Bengal?
– How big is the wage difference between their current job and what they could earn back home?
– Have they faced discrimination or mistreatment because they speak Bengali, even after proving their identity as Indian citizens?
Meanwhile, on the first day of the West Bengal Assembly’s special session, a motion was introduced to discuss the alleged harassment faced by Bengali-speaking migrant workers in the so-called BJP-ruled states. This move aims to highlight concerns and seek solutions for the safety and well-being of Bengali migrants across India.
This initiative by the BJP is being seen as part of a broader effort to present facts and counter Opposition claims, especially around the treatment of Bengali-speaking workers in different states. The upcoming visits are expected to generate important conversations about migrant workers’ rights and experiences in India.
