Hyderabad, March 24 -- ASHA workers under the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) staged a protest at the health commissioner's office on Monday, March 24, demanding higher wages and new recruitment. Several workers were detained during the demonstration.

ASHA workers have long been demanding a salary increase. ASHA Workers' President Santhoshi told Siasat.com that the Congress party had promised to raise their salaries to Rs 15,000 per month in its manifesto but is yet to fulfil it.

Police crackdown on protestors

According to Santhoshi, police attempted to prevent the protest, warning workers on Sunday night and detaining several on Monday morning. "Three police officials came to my house this morning, and many ASHA workers were pl...