Day 5 of ASHA workers’ protest

The protest being launched by the Asha workers and facilitators, Sanjha Morcha in front of the Civil Surgeon office regarding their demands continued for the fifth day today.

Asha workers and facilitators from across the district participated in the protest led by the organisation leaders Rajwinder Kaur, Mandeep Kaur Chabal, Manjit Kaur Gohalwar and Sandeep Kaur. The leaders said that they have been working on a meager monthly allowance of Rs 2500 for the past 18 years. The government had promised to double their allowance during the election period four years ago, which has not been fulfilled yet. They have been forced to boycott all the works of the department from March 16 to 28. If the demand is not accepted, they would intensify their struggle. Neelu Chabal, Roopwinder Kaur, Paramjit Kaur, Prabhjit Kaur, Rajwinder Kaur also addressed the gathering.