Rights of hawkers stressed
Source: The Sangai Express
Moirang, January 20 2023:
The 2-day meeting of National Hawkers' Federation attended by delegates from other States concluded today at Moirang.
The meeting was attended by All India National Hawkers Federation president Ali Bakry, general secretary Shaktiman Ghosh, All India Women National Hawkers Federation general secretary Anita Das and joint secretary Khetri Tama as presidium members.
It is reported that the meeting unanimously resolved to hold a conference at Ramlila Ground, New Delhi in 2024 with over one lakh people and take out a rally up to the Parliament to protect the rights of street vendors.
The meeting also agreed to stage a protest against the Government for not establishing a Town Vending Committee and not taking up measures to regulate street vendors in public areas and protect their rights in certain States.
At the meeting, Shaktiman Ghosh spoke about the uniqueness of Ima Keithel.