Temporary Jalmitras of the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department held statewide demonstrations with a sit-in protest staged in front of PHE Minister Krishnendu Pal’s residence in Sribhumi, Assam.

The protestors, who have been demanding resolution of multiple employment-related grievances, raised slogans as they pressed for government attention.

During the demonstration, the Jalmitras submitted a memorandum outlining their key demands to the Minister’s personal secretary. Their demands reportedly include job regularisation, timely wage payment, and improved working conditions.

In a gesture aimed at easing tensions, Minister Krishnendu Pal later invited the protesting workers inside, interacted briefly with them, offered sweets, and formally saw them off. Officials said the discussio

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