In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, contrary to the Modi-led Indian government's 'all is well' mantra after the revocation of Article 370 in 2019, scores of casual laborers protested in Ganderbal to press their demands. The labourers from the Sindh Forest Division staged the protest outside Divisional Forest Officer’s (DFO) office in the town.   

The laborers, who have been working in the department for several years, expressed frustration over the delayed payments, stating that they have not received their wages for an extended period, causing significant financial hardship. Carrying placards and banners, the protesters chanted slogans and appealed to the authorities for action.

“We have been working tirelessly for years, yet our voices have been ignored," one protester said.  With many laborers depending on their earnings for daily survival, the continued delay in payments has left them struggling to make ends meet. The laborers are also demanding the regularization of their jobs, seeking stability and security in their employment.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)