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Covid-19 Crisis: Migrant workers' issue turns into a political debate

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MUMBAI: The movement of migrant labours between Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh (UP) has acquired political overtones. Top leaders in both the states have started trading blames about the way the other has dealt with the plight of these workers.

The argument started after UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said other states would require permission to hire workers from his state as some have treated them badly.

Sachin Sawant, general Secretary and spokesperson for Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee, tweeted on Monday that migrant workers are human first and also citizens of this country. “Nobody needs to take permission for working anywhere in this country," said Sawant.

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