Srinagar,31-Mar; Dozens of casual labourers working in various departments of the J&K Government today held a protest demonstration in support of their pending demands in Press enclave Srinagar.A large number of casual labourers, under the banner of Jammu and Kashmir Employees United Front led by Sajad Ahmad Parray assembled in press enclave and started raising slogans in support of their demands.“We have been serving different departments for quite some time. We were assured regularisation many times, but our demand is not being fullfilled. Several workers died during service but their families were not compensated and no benefits were provided to them. There is no social security to these workers,” they said.The delay in regularisation of services, they said is “sheer injustice with us.” “The demand for regularisation of casual laborers, daily wagers and all types of temporary workers is a genuine one and the government should consider this demand,” one of the protests said.“Daily wagers and casual labourers are facing the financial crisis in their homes. Due to non-availability of the money, they are not in the position to fulfill the basic demands and needs of their family members,” they said.A large contingent of police was deployed to stop the protesting employees from marching further and they were asked to disperse.However, as they continued the march, the police swung into action and took dozens of protesting employees into custody.(CNS)
