Why Cities Suddenly Feel Stuck When Domestic Workers Leave to Vote

Why Cities Suddenly Feel Stuck When Domestic Workers Leave to Vote

Domestic workers are leaving cities because many migrant workers from West Bengal have returned home to vote during the 2026 Assembly election period. This has created a sudden shortage of maids, cooks, nannies, caregivers, drivers and other household workers in metro cities. Reports from Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru said several households expected disruption as workers … Read more