India: Video press conference alleges caste-based discrimination, exploitation of women contract workers & abuse of power at govt. owned oil refinery company
Wandering India
"Caste Discrimination and exploitation at Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited CPCL", 23 Oct 2024
A YouTube press conference by community representatives and workers alleges caste-based discrimination and exploitation at Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL). Speakers claim a senior manager targets women contract workers from specific communities, resulting in denied promotions, unequal treatment, and intimidation. They further allege biased recruitment and promotion favouring “majority” groups and a pattern of abuse of power by the manager. Participants report filing complaints with the Minorities Welfare Department and police, and call for urgent government action. Citing worker health concerns, they also urge the Pollution Control Department to investigate alleged environmental non-compliance at the facility. The speakers emphasise that both contract staff and permanent employees are affected and demand accountability and remedial measures. No company response was available at the time of writing.