“Daily Wagers’ Regularisation A Humanitarian Issue, Not Just Employment Matter”: PDP MLA Waheed Para

Srinagar, Mar 30: Peoples Democratic Party leader and MLA Pulwama Waheed-ur-Rehman Para on Monday termed the regularisation of daily wagers as a “humanitarian issue” and called for urgent steps to address their long-pending demands.
Speaking to reporters outside the J&K Assembly, Para said nearly one lakh people are working in essential services including hospitals, ambulances, PHE and irrigation, and their services are critical for round-the-clock functioning.
“This is not merely an issue of employment or regularisation, it is a humanitarian concern. These workers have been serving for decades, yet many of them are denied recognition and security,” he said, adding that past initiatives, including biometric identification and SRO provisions, should be revived to ensure their regularisation.
Para urged all political parties to rise above differences and initiate a phased process for regularisation. “After serving 20-30 years, telling them they are not employees is a betrayal. The government must act with compassion and ensure justice to daily wagers,” he said.
He also stressed the need for broader administrative reforms, including creation of new districts and divisions to improve governance and accessibility in remote areas, while calling for discussions on issues like alcohol regulation in line with public sentiment.