Mamata Hails Supreme Court Directives, Sees It as 'Ray of Hope'

PTI, KOLKATA, AUG 29, 2025: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court's directives and observations on a public interest litigation concerning migrant workers from the state, saying the order has instilled hope among countless vulnerable labourers stranded across the country.

"The Hon'ble Supreme Court today issued landmark directives and observations regarding migrant workers from Bengal in a public interest litigation. Recognising Bengal's historic role as a border state, the highest court of the country has today acknowledged how, generation after generation, Bengal has served as a refuge, a source of hope, and a sanctuary of culture. The Hon'ble Supreme Court has directed the Hon'ble High Court of the state to hear the petition of migrant workers on a priority basis," Mamata posted on X.

The Chief Minister, who for the last two months has accused the BJP of unleashing "linguistic terror" against Bengali-speaking migrants, said the court's observations have created a major source of hope.

"Today, a major source of hope has been created for the stranded vulnerable migrant workers. This highest recognition regarding Bengal's unique position will instill hope in countless Bengali-speaking migrant workers," she said.

"Families who have been toiling and sacrificing in various parts of our country are now seeing a ray of hope. I stand firmly by the side of my migrant worker brothers and sisters. We have full faith in the judiciary. We are confident that every worker from Bengal will receive respect, dignity, and constitutional justice from them," the Chief Minister posted on X.