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Mid-day meal workers protest in Dhuri

By, Sangrur
Jan 09, 2023 02:05 AM IST

Mid-day meal workers on Sunday staged a protest in Dhuri seeking a hike in minimum wages. They were demanding a minimum wage of ₹26,000 per month. They said as of now they are receiving ₹3,000 per month. Besides, they were also demanding pensions for elderly workers.

Mid-day meal workers on Sunday staged a protest in Dhuri seeking a hike in minimum wages. They were demanding a minimum wage of 26,000 per month. They said as of now they are receiving 3,000 per month. Besides, they were also demanding pensions for elderly workers. They had planned to protest outside the CM’s office in Dhuri, but the police stopped them at the Main Chowk. Sarbjeet Singh, a leader of protesting workers, said as of now they have protested in small numbers but in the coming days they will organise a state-wide protest outside the CM’s residence in Sangrur.

Demanding a minimum wage of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>26,000 per month, mid-day meal workers on Sunday staged a protest in Dhuri. (HT Photo/ Representational image)
Demanding a minimum wage of 26,000 per month, mid-day meal workers on Sunday staged a protest in Dhuri. (HT Photo/ Representational image)

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