Posted 1/22/2024, 5:47:58 AM
Andhra Pradesh Fires Thousands of Anganwadi Workers Amid Ongoing Protests for Higher Pay
- Anganwadi workers in Andhra Pradesh were protesting for higher salaries for weeks
- The AP government did not agree to the demands and warned of consequences if duties weren't resumed
- The Jagan government ordered district collectors to fire all protesting Anganwadi workers immediately
- Talks between cabinet minister Botsa Satyanarayana and workers failed to reach an agreement
- Despite ESMA being imposed, workers continued protesting, prompting Jagan to order their firing