Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (ANK)

Mangaluru, May 8: The migrant workers lack basic facilities in the district as they prefer occupying bus stands and streets in prime locations of Mangaluru, turning them into black spots for the beauty of the Smart City.

The concerned authorities have remained mute spectators over the years, as no measures have been taken regarding migrant workers occupying bus stands and streets by installing tents all over the place.

One can observe people from North Karnataka and other parts of India with their families, including children and toddlers. These children are deprived of education, and the concerned authorities have turned a blind eye to it.

NHAI had constructed a bus stand at KPT which has remained unused by passengers for years. Migrant workers have made the best use of NHAI bus stands as their residence, setting up tents and hanging clothes in the bus stands.

The migrant workers openly cook, change clothes, and bathe at the entrance of the KPT junction. Mangaluru is a place where many tourists arrive to witness its beauty, but observing migrant workers ruining the city's beauty, turning it into a black spot, leaves a bad impression on Mangaluru.

Apart from KPT, Pumpwell flyover, and Kuntikan flyover have also been occupied by migrant workers. KPT road connects to the airport, where VVIPs take the KPT route towards the circuit house or other locations. When VVIPs reach KPT, they are welcomed by migrant workers occupying the streets and bus stands with tents, treating it as their own residence.

The officials and elected representatives need to act swiftly and ensure that children are not deprived of education, and alternative measures are made for the migrant workers.