Barnala (Punjab): In a controversial move, residents of Kattu village in Barnala district have unanimously passed a resolution to bar migrant workers from working or settling in the area. The decision came after a village meeting where locals expressed concern over the growing influx of migrants.
According to reports, the panchayat meeting ended with a collective decision that no migrant would be employed or given accommodation within the village. The resolution has quickly triggered debate across the region, with many questioning its legality and long-term social consequences.
Legal experts say such resolutions may not hold up under constitutional scrutiny, as the right to live and work in any part of India is protected by law. Social activists have also voiced concerns that this move could set a dangerous precedent of exclusion and discrimination.
Meanwhile, district authorities are expected to step in and review the matter, ensuring that both the grievances of villagers and the rights of migrant workers are addressed within a lawful framework. Officials have not yet announced any action, but sources indicate that the resolution is under close examination.
