V. Sivankutty slams Kerala CM’s ‘reverse remittance’ remarks on migrant workers
CPI(M) leader V. Sivankutty has criticized Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan for remarks regarding migrant workers and 'reverse remittances.' Sivankutty argues the comments are insulting and ignore the vital economic contributions of migrant labor.
Why it matters
Exposes internal political divisions within Kerala's leadership regarding labor policy and the economic role of migrant workers.
Former Labour Minister and CPI(M) leader V. Sivankutty has strongly objected to Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan’s recent observation that large amounts of money earned in Kerala are flowing to other States through ‘reverse remittances’ and that migrant workers contribute mainly to the State economy through taxes generated from liquor consumption.
The article centers on a critique from a leftist party leader regarding labor rights and social welfare.
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