Contract Workers’ Protest in Bihar: Police Action and Political Fallout

Tensions flared in Patna as a demonstration by contract workers led to a police lathi charge, sparking outrage and political reactions. The workers were protesting in front of the BJP office to highlight their demands when the situation escalated. Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party have strongly criticized the government’s response, accusing them of using excessive force against the protesters. The demonstrators claim that the government has ignored their pleas, and despite weeks of peaceful protests, there has been no dialogue with the authorities. The incident has brought the issue of contract worker rights into the spotlight, raising questions about the government’s policies and its treatment of those seeking employment and fair treatment.