Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Suvendu urges migrant workers to return to Bengal
The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, has asked migrant workers to come back to the state.
He promised that there will be plenty of jobs for them.
He said the state is doing well and has many projects to create jobs.
He also gave money to the families of workers who died in a tunnel accident in Sikkim.
The government is also helping tea workers and farmers.
He said workers don't need to go to other places for jobs because Bengal has good opportunities.
Suvendu Adhikari urged migrant workers to return to West Bengal, assuring ample job opportunities.
The state government provided Rs 5 lakh ex gratia to families of 11 workers who died in a Sikkim tunnel accident.
Total compensation for each bereaved family amounts to Rs 21 lakh from various sources.
The Chief Minister highlighted industrial and agricultural initiatives in North Bengal to boost employment.
The government is committed to providing up to 125 days of employment and enhancing welfare measures.
- Who
- Suvendu Adhikari, Chief Minister of West Bengal
- What
- Urged migrant workers to return to Bengal and assured them of job opportunities
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
- Why
- To ensure employment opportunities within the state and reduce migration
Pro-Migration Stance
Pro-State Development Stance
Employment Opportunities
Pro-Migration Stance
Migrant workers should seek better opportunities outside Bengal.
Pro-State Development Stance
Bengal offers ample employment opportunities, eliminating the need to migrate.
Government Support
Pro-Migration Stance
Other states provide better support and benefits for workers.
Pro-State Development Stance
The Bengal government provides significant financial and employment support to workers.
- Chief Minister
- Suvendu Adhikari
- Financial Assistance
- Rs 5 lakh per family
- Total Compensation
- Rs 21 lakh per family
- Employment Initiatives
- Up to 125 days of employment
- Tea Workers' Assistance Scheme
- Rs 330 crore
