Chandigarh, August 19

Leaders of rural workers walked out of a meeting between labour organisations and the government today. They alleged the government was “insensitive” towards the demands of labourers.

Land ownership for eligible workers

At a meeting with Zameen Parapti Sangharsh Commitee, the government agreed to do drone mapping of workers’ houses built inside the “lal dora” (red line) and those found eligible would be given ownership.

Demanding small plots, debt waiver scheme for the rural poor, etc., organisations had protested in Patiala for several days, following which the government had constituted a committee under Cabinet Minister Brahm Mohindra.

The committee convened a meeting with unions today. However, the leaders walked out of the meeting saying except Mohindra, no official concerned was present there.

The government has again convened a meeting on August 25. The unions have threatened to gherao the houses of ministers and MLAs from September 1. — TNS