The Odisha government has reached out to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) seeking immediate assistance to rescue and repatriate emigrant workers from Odisha stranded in Thailand. Principal Resident Commissioner Vishal Gagan formally requested the MEA’s intervention after receiving communication from the Director of Odisha Paribar, highlighting the plight of six workers from Odisha facing hardships in Thailand. These workers, including Jashobanta Sahoo and Prasanta Rout, have not been paid for three months and are living in distressing conditions.
The workers, who reached out to the state government through social media, are seeking urgent help to return to Odisha. The Odisha emigrants, hailing from Kendrapara and Bhadrak districts, have urged the MEA to facilitate their safe repatriation and ensure they receive their pending salaries from their employer in Thailand. The Principal Resident Commissioner emphasized the critical situation and urged swift action for the workers’ rescue and safe return to Odisha.
In a video message shared on social media, the stranded workers expressed their grievances, citing non-payment of wages, threats from their employer, and challenging living conditions. They appealed to the Odisha government for assistance in their prompt return to India. The Odisha government is actively seeking the MEA’s support to address the urgent needs of these stranded emigrant workers in Thailand.
