Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 11: The indefinite strike by Patwaris and Girdawars across the State to press the Government to fulfill their demands entered into 34th day today.
The strike is being observed under the banner of All Jammu and Kashmir Patwar Association.
Today, the protesting Patwaris and Girdawars of Jammu district assembled at Tehsil Headquarters Jammu and held a demonstration in support of their demands.
Later, a peaceful rally was taken out from DC Office to Shaheedi Chowk under the leadership of District president, Mustaq Ahmed Ganai, who while addressing the protesters, said it is unfortunate that instead of fulfilling the genuine demands of cadre, the Government is trying to suppress their agitation by issuing orders of stopping the salary of agitating Patwaries and Girdawars. He held the Government responsible for the sufferings of common people due to strike.
Raman Raj Sharma, provincial president, Jammu, warned the Government not to try the patience of angry Patwaries and Girdawars. He said that the ongoing indefinite strike will continue till the Government issues a formal order of approval of their demands.
Tehsil president, Jammu, Sanjeevan Sharma, also spoke on the occasion.
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