From Kolkata streets to Delhi protests TMC's demand for MGNERGA heard

Following two days of protest in Delhi and approximately five days of demonstrations in Kolkata, the Trinamool Congress' message has finally reached the nation's capital. CV Anand Bose, the Governor of West Bengal, held a one-hour meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday in New Delhi to address the concerns raised by the Trinamool delegation. The matter was brought to Delhi promptly, with Governor CV Anand Bose informing Trinamool All India General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee via email.

The Trinamool delegation, led by Abhishek Banerjee, had previously met Governor Bose on Monday, accompanied by numerous job card holders who alleged they were denied their rightful dues. Within 24 hours of this meeting, Governor Bose conveyed the Trinamool's demand to Delhi. Abhishek Banerjee expressed his gratitude to the Governor through email, during his sit-in protest in front of Raj Bhavan, where he had vowed not to leave until the message was transmitted through official channels.

The Trinamool's central demand revolved around the alleged deprivation of payments for 100 days of work, affecting around 21 lakh individuals in Bengal. The delegation had initially intended to meet with Minister of State for Panchayat and Rural Development, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, and delivered 20 lakh letters from the affected individuals when they did not find her. They then sought to convey their message through the Governor.This development marks a significant step in addressing the concerns raised by the Trinamool Congress, as their demands for justice on behalf of job card holders affected by payment issues garner attention at both the state and national levels.