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25 June 2026

Rahul Gandhi on bonded labour in Uttar Pradesh

While the political commentary is irrelevant, the incident serves as a practical case study for illustrating systemic issues regarding bonded labour, poverty, and the failure of welfare mechanisms in the Indian economy.

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Notes

  • Recent incident in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, involved the rescue of 12 men held as bonded labourers.
  • Workers were lured from Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand with promises of employment and fair wages.
  • Conditions reported included forced labour without pay, physical abuse (whipping, dog bites), and denial of food.
  • The incident highlights systemic vulnerabilities, including the lack of employment opportunities and the weakening of labour protections.
  • Economic desperation is identified as a primary driver pushing vulnerable populations into exploitative labour conditions.
  • Legal action has been initiated with the arrest of two suspects, while the search for the factory owner continues.

Questions

  1. Discuss the socio-economic factors that contribute to the persistence of bonded labour in India despite constitutional and legal prohibitions. Suggest measures to strengthen the rehabilitation framework for rescued victims. 150 words
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  2. The prevalence of bonded labour is often described as a symptom of a broader crisis in the informal economy. Critically examine the role of labour law enforcement and social security schemes in preventing the exploitation of migrant workers in the unorganized sector. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which Article of the Indian Constitution specifically prohibits 'begar' and other similar forms of forced labour?

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