State to take up arhtiyas' demands with Centre: Mann
Chandigarh, April 7 -- The meeting between chief minister Bhagwant Mann and arhtiyas, who are on strike seeking resolution of pending demands, on Monday remained inconclusive with both sides deciding to approach the Union ministry of food and public distribution.
The arhtiyas are demanding restoration of the old system of 2.5% dami (commission), reimbursement of Rs.55 crore deducted by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) as employees' provident fund (EPF), and withdrawal of the decision to cut commission for procurement of foodgrains meant for storage in silos.
CM told the arhtiyas' delegation that the state government will jointly take up their demands.
"The CM has asked us to wait till Wednesday as an appointment has been sought with Union minister Pralhad Joshi. If the meeting is confirmed, we will jointly go to Delhi," said Vijay Kalra, president of the Punjab arhtiya association.HTC...
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