Anganwadi workers protest in Dehradun

DEHRADUN: Hundreds of anganwadi workers held a protest rally on Monday, marching from Parade Ground to Hathibarkala in an attempt to reach the residence of the chief minister (CM) against "delay" in addressing their demands.

However, their efforts were met with resistance from the police, who had erected barricades at various points along the route. Tensions escalated as altercations ensued between the protesting women and the police personnel on duty.

At Hathibarkala, a representative from the CM office, Inderjeet Singh, met with the protesting workers and assured them of the government's support. Rekha Negi, a member of the Anganwadi Karyakarti Sevika Mini Karamchari Union, said, "We will resume our movement once we have an audience with the CM."

The anganwadi workers have outlined six key concerns, including having a monthlybasic salary of Rs 18,000, besides other demands. Shivani Azad

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