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The Times of India
The Times of India
National
Partha Sarathi Behera | TNN

Seeking jobs on compassionate grounds, Chhattisgarh shikshakarmis' kin get heads shaved; donate hair to CM, ministers

RAIPUR: As the dharna by the relatives of late Shikshakarmis, demanding appointment on compassionate grounds, entered the 73rd day on Friday, they got their heads shaved and donated hair to Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, panchayat minister Ravindra Choubey and school education minister Premsai Singh Tekam by making their effigies to draw their attention towards the pre-poll promises.

The women members of the families of late shikshakarmis warned the state government that they will also get shaved and donate their hair if their demands are not met.

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