Dubai: An Indian minister has asked workers not to resort to violence to air their grievances after several labourers went on the rampage in Ras Al Khaimah, leading to their arrests. “We cannot accept any kind of violence in the Gulf. I appeal to Gulf workers not to resort to violence,” Vayalar Ravi, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister, told a meeting of his ministry. The incident occurred on Friday when workers of a ceramics manufacturing unit attacked a camp manager and damaged vehicles in protest against the poor quality of food. “We are there to protect you. Please keep the honour of India. Do not complicate the situation,” he said. “And it was such a small issue of a canteen.” The labourers, are believed to be from Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Punjab. Ravi said the issue had snowballed with the workers turning violent. “When we...
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