West Bengal Migrant Workers Stranded in Kerala Landslide, Minister Confirms Contact

West Bengal Labour Minister Moloy Ghatak informed the assembly that 242 migrant labourers from the state have been stranded in landslide-hit Wayanad district in Kerala. Responding to a query from Hingalganj TMC MLA Debes Mandal, Ghatak provided details about the migrant workers who have been affected by the recent landslides.

Ghatak said that the state administration has successfully established contact with some of the stranded workers. "We have established contact with some of them. We are trying to get in touch with others," Ghatak stated, emphasizing the high demand for skilled workers from Bengal in southern states.

According to West Bengal Labour Department data, 21,59,737 migrant workers from the state work in various regions of India, with Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Delhi being top destinations. Ghatak noted that 210 bodies have been recovered from the Wayanad landslides, and efforts are ongoing to aid those affected by the disaster.

(With inputs from agencies.)