Trinamul national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee Today met with tea garden workers, a first of its kind.
In the meeting, Abhishek directly listened to the grievances of the garden workers and they got the opportunity to get their problems addressed after filling a form, where they shared their details.
Ahead of polls, this is a direct outreach by Abhishek and TMC for the benefit and welfare of tea garden workers.
Reeta Terwa said that her husband, the only earning member of the family, works as a labourer in Dubai. He neither has money nor time to come back. The BLO is saying that his name will be removed from the voter list.
Abhishek said: No one’s name can be forcibly removed from the voter list. If someone lives outside and cannot come back because it takes time and money, the most important thing to understand is that if your name is already in the electoral roll, the Election Commission of India cannot delete it forcibly. At the same time, if you are living abroad with a passport and are working or studying on a visa, you should fill Form 6A at the consulate along with copies of your passport and visa, and send it by mail. If required, you can also submit a copy separately to the Election Commission, the ERO, or the DO. If any BLO is saying that they will delete the name, you should file a complaint against that BLO with the ERO. This is unconstitutional.”
When Suresh Turi of Madhu Tea Estate, Alipurduar district asked about not receiving land patta (title deed), Abhishek said: “Please have a little more patience. If the government has assured you, you will definitely receive the patta. Every genuine issue will be raised by our trade union before the management. It is our responsibility to stand by the workers and help those who need support, according to our capacity.”