VDF personnel warn stir, stage sit in
Source: The Sangai Express
Bpr, May 21 2018:
A sit in protest was staged by VDF personnel against the failure of the State Govt to fulfil the demands of 10,050 personnel of the VDF, formed by the previous Govt tin 2009.Placards which reads as "Provide 13 months remuneration", "Change the rule and regulations of VDF".
"Secure VDF service", "Maintain service book for VDF" etc, reports our correspondent.
Speaking to media persons at the sideline of the protest, All Manipur VDF Welfare Association spokesperson, S Somananda Singh stated that the grievances and plights of VDF personnel have been repeatedly addressed to the previous as well as the present Government but the Government continues to neglect the plights of the personnel.
He added that a representation containing the 13 points charter of demand of VDF personnel have also been submitted to the Chief Minister N Biren for at least four times.
He cautioned that the VDF personnel are set to begin intense stir if their demands are not met within May 27.He lamented that the VDF personnel are getting honorarium instead of salary, which is also not given on regular basis.