Over half of West Bengal Muslims do not have a job

Photo for representational purpose.. Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal MOSTLY UNEDUCATED, the Muslim community of West Bengal also suffers from lack of job opportunities with 55 per cent of rural and 60 per cent of urban population — in the age group of 15 to 65 years — not engaged in any form of employment. The findings, published in the report “Living Reality of Muslims in West Bengal”, throw light on the community’s dismal state and counters Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s claim that a lot has been done by her government to alleviate the condition of Muslims who account for 27 per cent of the state’s population. The lack of employment opportunities...