Last month, Mamata had reportedly said that in the name of Shramik Express, Indian Railways is running 'Corona Express' while alleging that social distancing is not being maintained in special trains transporting migrant workers and other people to their homes.
Railway Board Chairman said that the demand for these trains has decreased from 250 to 137 in the last few days.
Yadav swung into action to arrange for some milk but by the time he got a packet, the train started moving. The constable ran towards the coach of the train with his service rifle in one hand and the milk packet in the other.
Shramik special trains were being ignored by the railways due to which 40 per cent were running late, she said.
'The commission has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports that the trains which are ferrying migrant labourers are not only starting late but are taking many additional days to reach destination,' said the statement by NHRC.
Earlier this month, Mamata, at a conference call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Ministers, had accused the Centre of playing politics over the coronavirus issue.
With multiple crises in the state, we've decided to increase State Government workforce capacity from 50% to 70%... In the Private sector, I urge all to stay safe, work indoors as much as possible & to the best of their abilities. Prerogative lies with the respective managements of private entities to decide on workforce capacity & act accordingly.
As extreme heat, hunger and dehydration add to the woes of returning migrant workers, at least 10 passengers have been found dead in ‘Shramik Special’ trains since Monday.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal tweeted the request while asserting that the Indian Railways is committed to ensuring safety of all passengers.
The top court further stated that if migrant workers are found on foot by any state authority, they should be 'taken to shelters immediately and provided with food and all facilities'.
