Congress sit-in at Ghatshila Block

Mail News Service

Jamshedpur, May 19: Under the leadership of Tapas Chatterjee, the District President of East Singhbhum District Congress Committee MNREGA Department, a one-day protest demonstration was held on Friday at the block office premises to address public issues. The demonstration aimed to draw attention to various demands and a memorandum was submitted to the Block Development Officer in Ghatshila.

Addressing the protest demonstration, Chatterjee emphasized that unemployment is a significant problem in the block. He highlighted the need for efforts to start the Dhalbhumgarh airport similar to the endeavors made by Members of Parliament (MPs). Additionally, Chatterjee mentioned the imminent closure of the ICC company in Maubhandar under Ghatshila block. The company has remained closed for the past two years, and no initiatives have been taken by the MP to reopen it.

Chatterjee emphasized that if efforts were made to revive the ICC company, it could provide employment opportunities for thousands of people, thereby alleviating unemployment to some extent. He also raised concerns about the potential closure of current mines and stressed the need for attention to be paid to this matter.

Furthermore, Chatterjee demanded the immediate initiation of MNREGA work in 22 panchayats. He called for the commencement of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and urged for the prompt payment of outstanding wages in MNREGA within three months. Chatterjee warned that if these demands were not fulfilled, the Congress party would be compelled to stage a lockout at the Ghatshila block headquarters. The block administration would bear full responsibility for any consequences arising from this action. The protest demonstration witnessed the presence of numerous Congress leaders, including Amit Rai, the Congress District Executive President, MD Farooq, Shivaji Chatterjee, and Sanjeevan Seat. Women leaders also actively participated in the demonstration, highlighting the party’s commitment to addressing public concerns.