Saurabh Bhattacharjee, an expert on migrant worker issues from the National Law School, unpacks the grim realities faced by Indian laborers in Saudi Arabia's Neom project, including shocking stats on deaths and disappearances. He delves into the oppressive kafala system, questioning why young Indians still seek jobs in the Gulf amid such risks. Bhattacharjee calls attention to outdated legal protections, the cycle of exploitation from recruitment to labor, and the urgent need for reforms to safeguard the rights of these vulnerable workers.