Minister of SC Welfare, Fishery & ARDD Department Sudhangshu Das accompanied by top officials of the department visited Bhagini Nivedita Girls Hostel in Krishnagar area of the capital city.
The inspection surprised the minister as the hostelers raised a bunch of allegations starting from unhygienic bathrooms and toilets, unavailability of water, unhygienic food. The hostellers further alleged that many students have to suffer from food poisoning in the recent times after consuming the food.
Minister Sudhangshu Das and his team inspected every corner of the hostel and directed the officials to take action accordingly.
Speaking to the reporters Minister of SC Welfare, Fishery & ARDD Department Sudhangshu Das said “I have listened to the girls here and their complaints, action will be taken accordingly after proper investigation”.
The minister further said that, two officials have been directed to inspect all the registers and check out whether is there anyone in the hostel who is not a student but staying in the hostel as student and availing the facilities provided by the government for students only. If anyone is found in the hostel who is not a student but staying in the hostel as student, they have to vacate the rooms within seven days, minister Sudhangshu Das informed.