NT NETWORK
MARGAO
Some employees of Block Development Office (BDO), Salcete observed Workers’ Day in their office on Monday “since the BDO had asked them to work even though it was a holiday.”
“The BDO called us for work on the Workers Day. This is objectionable. Since the BDO is the head, we could not say no to her. We are asked to complete the pending works in the office,” an employee said seeking anonymity.
When this reporter visited the office on Monday, it was found open. The BDO and her staff were seen working as usual. Nearly eight employees worked on Monday in the BDO office.
“The director of panchayats had asked us to complete the works on Saturday and Sunday. Since some could not come, they voluntarily worked today,” the BDO Prajakta D Goltekar claimed. She further said that she did not force any employee to work on Monday as it was Workers’
Day.