Operation Sunshine

For example, when in November 1996,Operation Sunshine was launched in West Bengal by the CPI(M) government, thousands of hawkers were removed from the streets of Kolkata and were “rehabilitated.” Basudeb Acharia, a CPI(M) leader, did claim to B&E, “The government helped shifting almost all the hawkers to the Go Park...” Sadly, the current state of Kolkata is proof enough of the success of the operation. CPI(M)’s Abdullakutty does assert, “The government panchayats and charitable organisations are working together to provide shelter and orphanages to these children.” Sir, don’t mind our criticism; it’s surely a great start!

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Source : IIPM Editorial, 2007

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