West Bengal government employees staged a rally in Kolkata on Sunday, demanding immediate compliance with the Supreme Court’s order on Dearness Allowance. The apex court had directed the state to release 25% of pending DA by March 31. Protesters accused the government of delaying implementation.
The protesting West Bengal government employees on Sunday had hit the streets demanding immediate compliance with the Supreme Court’s order on Dearness Allowance (DA) issue.
The protestors started their rally from Central Kolkata’s Subodh Mullick Square to Rani Rashmoni Road and highlighted the state government’s delay to comply with the apex court’s ruling.
Notably, two days back, the Supreme Court had ordered immediate release of 25 per cent of the pending DA by March 31.
Bhaskar Ghosh, convener of the joint forum said that the release of the money will give a boost to the economy.
Kolkata, West Bengal: The Sangrami Joutha Mancha once again took to the streets, demanding the immediate implementation of the Supreme Court’s order regarding Dearness Allowance (DA), with BJP MP Saumitra Khan also joining their protest. pic.twitter.com/5zVu7HqqwN
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“The value of the laborers has been eroded due to less DA given by the Bengal government. If the money is released then it will not only boost the morale of the employees but will boost the economy as it will get circulated in the market,” mentioned Ghosh.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Saumitra Khan also joined the rally.
