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Kolkata, (June 24, 2023): Kolkata Municipal Corporation's (KMC) decision to implement a biometric attendance system for its safai karmacharis (cleaners) has sparked protests from the workers.

The protesters allege that the system is being implemented to "target" them and that it will make their jobs more difficult. They also say that the system is not foolproof and that it can be easily manipulated. KMC officials have defended the decision, saying that the system is necessary to ensure that the workers are present at work and that they are not engaging in corrupt practices. They also say that the system is transparent and that it will help to improve the efficiency of the cleaning services.

The protests come at a time when the KMC is facing a severe sanitation crisis. The city is littered with garbage and the streets are dirty. The protesters say that the biometric attendance system is a distraction from the real problems facing the city. The KMC has not yet announced when the biometric attendance system will be implemented. However, the protests are likely to continue until the workers' concerns are addressed.