Parties appoint agents to woo migrants

Vijayawada | Monday | 1st April, 2019

Summary:

Agriculture labourers from several villages in the constituency go to Hyderabad and find work in the construction sector. Sources said that contesting candidates have deployed their close aides to track the whereabouts of the migrants and offer them sops for coming back a day before the polls. Groups of 20 people each have been offered Rs 50,000-Rs 1 lakh. This would be in addition to the transport, food and liquor costs. The candidates will also promise to pay additional amounts to those leading the team and playing a key role in convincing their group to extend support.“This is a pathetic situation..