On the 16th day of protest, Anganwadi workers of Andhra Pradesh laid siege to the houses of all the MLAs of the ruling YSR Congress Party (YSRCP).
Anganwadi workers have been agitating to increase their salaries, provide pension and other retirement benefits, regularize their services, clear pending bills and meet other demands.
Anganwadi workers of Palnadu district gathered at the residence of Vinukonda MLA Bolla Brahmanaidu. The workers tried to petition the MLA.
Anganwadi Workers Association leaders emphasized that Anganwadi workers are not just seeking goodwill; Instead, they demand that Chief Minister Jaganmohan Reddy fulfill his pre-election promises.
The state government has been criticized for promoting honorariums without addressing the urgent need to increase wages and integrate employees into government schemes.
For the past two years, Anganwadi workers have been demanding a minimum wage of Rs 26,000 as per the election promise. The rising cost of living has made it a challenge for them to support their families. However, the Jagan government has yet to address these concerns, fueling frustration among workers.
According to the workers, the government’s current stance amounts to indifference, undermining their legitimate demands for better wages and improved working conditions.
There are many demands like raising the age limit to 62, providing ten lakh group insurance, equal pay for equal work. As the agitation continues, Anganwadi workers and their supporters remain steadfast in their demand for fairness and justice.