AAP criticises Centre over decision to privatise porter services at stations
'Privatisation has robbed these workers of their dignity and livelihood. I've raised this issue multiple times, but the government has remained indifferent. Now, I will raise their voice in Parliament with even greater force,' AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said, adding that he will stand firmly with the community in their fight for justice.
He said that earlier, porters earned some income through the 'Coolie My App', but privatisation has taken that away as well. 'Porters across India's railway stations are struggling to survive. They don't even have enough to eat. How are they supposed to feed their families? This is the real crisis. I will raise this issue prominently during the Upcoming Parliamentary session. And if porters choose to protest at Jantar Mantar or elsewhere, I will join their agitation,' Mr. Singh said.
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