New Town sweepers protest over 2 months unpaid wages

With the festival of colors just around the corner, the streets of New Town are witnessing an unusual sight—not of festive decorations, but of protest. The sweepers of the area have taken to the streets, demanding their rightful wages, which they claim have been pending for the past two months.

The protest, which has been gaining momentum, is taking place right outside the New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) office, where sanitation workers have staged a sit-in, refusing to resume their duties until their dues are cleared. According to reports, the workers are struggling to meet their daily needs due to the non-payment of wages. They have accused the authorities of negligence and have vowed to continue their agitation until their demands are met.

The timing of the protest is critical as it comes just two days ahead of Holi, a festival that is celebrated with vibrant colors but also leaves public spaces messy. With the sweepers on strike, the cleanliness of the New Town area remains a growing concern. If the protest continues for an extended period, the festival could leave the town in a state of disarray, with no one to clean up the streets after the celebrations.