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Murshidabad Boatmen Strike Over 5 Months Unpaid Wages; Passengers Operate Boats, Accident Risk Soars
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News18
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10-03-2026, 07:32
Murshidabad Boatmen Strike Over 5 Months Unpaid Wages; Passengers Operate Boats, Accident Risk Soars
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Boatmen at Dear Forest ferry ghat, Farakka block, Murshidabad, strike over 5 months of unpaid wages.
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Thousands of passengers, including students and laborers, are stranded; some operate boats themselves, risking accidents.
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Boatman Mangal Ghosh states they demand direct payment and a fixed salary structure, rejecting mere assurances.
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Local Swapan Ghosh highlights increased accident risk due to strong Ganges currents and inexperienced operators.
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Locals allege political vendetta and misappropriation of development funds; administration assures quick resolution.
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