Jaipur: Ten sanitation workers began an indefinite hunger strike outside the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) headquarters at Lal Kothi on Friday, demanding resolution of long-pending issues related to sanitation worker recruitment.
Protest Details
The protest was organized by the Sanyukt Valmiki Evam Safai Shramik Sangh, which alleged that assurances given during earlier negotiations have not been implemented. The union is demanding priority in recruitment for families traditionally engaged in sanitation work, appointment of candidates involved in recruitment-related court cases, and preference for both serving and former sanitation workers in the recruitment process.
Key Demands
- Priority recruitment for families traditionally engaged in sanitation work
- Appointment of candidates involved in court cases related to recruitment
- Preference for serving and former sanitation workers in recruitment
- Classification of new recruits as semi-skilled in the first year, skilled in the second year, and permanent after two years of service
Union Statement
Union president Nandkishor Dandoriya said the decision to launch the hunger strike was taken after repeated demands failed to receive a response from the authorities. Several social and community representatives extended support to the protest during the day.
Future Action
The union warned that if its demands are not addressed, the agitation could be intensified in the coming days.
