Minister Khand pledges workers’ security

June 13, Kathmandu: Minister for Home Affairs Bal Krishna Khand has said the government is committed to workers’ society and the Ministry of Home Affairs will sincerely work for the security of the workers.

Inaugurating the national conference of Nepal Trade Union Congress in the Capital City on Sunday, Minister Khand said it was the government’s main duty to safeguard workers’ welfare, interest and security. Labourers and working people have witnessed a serious blow due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the programme, Minister Khand recalled that foundation of Nepal’s democratic movement was a labour movement. “Labour movement occurred even earlier than democratic movement.