BARATANG | OCTOBER 17, 2026 | DWEEP TULIKA 

Shri TSG Bhasker, Chairman of the Campaign Committee of the Andaman and Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee (ANTCC), met boat owners from Baratang to understand the issues and challenges affecting their daily operations and livelihoods, according to a press release issued by the party.

The boat owners apprised Bhasker of their grievances and difficulties, the release stated. After listening to their concerns, he assured them that the issues would be taken up with the concerned authorities for necessary intervention and appropriate action.

However, the press release did not specify the individual grievances raised by the boat owners or identify the departments and authorities to which the matters would be referred.

Congress representatives accompany Bhasker

According to the press release, Bhasker was accompanied by Roy George, former Pradhan of Nilambur; Y. Joga Rao, Councillor of Ward No. 14; Eswar Rao, Congress leader from Ward No. 02; and several others.

The meeting provided an opportunity for boat owners to communicate their concerns directly to the ANTCC representative.

Follow-up remains key

The practical outcome of the meeting will depend on whether the grievances are formally presented to the concerned authorities and what action follows.

Further details about the specific operational difficulties, livelihood concerns and any proposed solutions were not included in the press release.

This report is based on a press release issued by ANTCC. The specific grievances and any subsequent action by the authorities have not been independently confirmed.