Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, May 2: The Safaikaramcharis Union held a protest demonstration against the Municipal Council Kathua in support of their genuine demands here today. They protested in front of Municipal Council Office and raised slogans in favour of their demands.
While addressing the president of the Union criticized the attitude of Municipal Council Kathua, Chairman, Naresh Sharma.
He said that the Council has promised two and half day salary in lieu of holidays on which they are working but has backtracked now. The Pay Commission benefit was also not given to them. They demanded the new recruitment in the Council as the working area has increased and shortage of man power is serious problems for the Union. He has criticized the harassment of Safaikaramcharis in various manners.
He added that the Safaikaramcharis including the women are working in worse condition. No safety mask, hand gloves or shoes are given to them. Even the soap for cleaning hands is not given to them. The Council has issued uniform after Union demanded it for three years continuously. The Council is earning huge sum of money from various sources but have nothing for Safaikaramcharis. It is matter of serious concern to deprive them of their rights. He appealed the higher authorities to pay attention towards the grievances of Safaikaramcharis.
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