Lucknow, Feb. 10 -- The Bhartiya Khadya Nigam Karamchari Sangh (BKNKS), the sole recognized union of Food Corporation of India (FCI) employees, on Monday kicked off a nationwide "Black Fortnight" protest from February 10 to 23, voicing strong objection to delays and alleged arbitrariness by the EP Division in addressing long-pending workmen-related matters.

Demonstrations were held at the FCI Regional Office in Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, and across all FCI offices and depots nationwide, led by the union's General Secretary.

The union highlighted concerns over the staff strength audit and cadre restructuring being undertaken without proper consultation, the proposed abolition of the stenographer cadre, and unequal enhancement of sanctio...