NEFIS appeals CM to increase aids provided to stranded workers
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 07 2020:
North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) has appealed to the Manipur Chief Minister to increase the amount being given to stranded workers in various cities across the country.
It should be noted that NEFIS had yesterday written to the Manipur CM regarding the plight of the workers stranded in Bangalore and other cities during the lockdown.
These workers with their respective families are in a very pathetic condition as they are not receiving any wages during the lockdown and have little savings left to sustain longer, said a statement of NEFIS.
While welcoming the move of Manipur CM decision to extend a helping hand the stranded workers by providing Rs 2000 each through their bank account, NEFIS urged the CM to increase the amount based upon the need of the workers.
NEFIS also condemned the incident of racist attacks on the North-East people in the country.
It should be noted that many incidents have happened in the last few days wherein people from North-East have been called 'Corona' and spat on with paan.
NEFIS had earlier written to the Union Home Ministry regarding the racist attacks being faced by the North-East people during the lockdown.
Despite the caution, such attacks are continuing across the country.
Such incidents are unfortunate and highlight the widespread bias against North-East people and it should be strictly dealt with, the statement continued.
The funds NEFIS had collected from civil society to help organize relief for the stranded people of Manipur and North-East during this time of crisis would be used to distribute food and other essential items tomorrow to stranded workers in Bangalore and other cities across the country, the statement added.