Dalit Sena activists begin fast

October 30, 2015 12:00 am | Updated 08:34 am IST - KALABURAGI:

The Dalit Sena began an indefinite relay hunger strike outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office here on Thursday demanding filling of backlog vacancies reserved for people with disabilities in government departments.

It was led by sena’s State general secretary Hanumanth Yelsangi. Their other demands are free bus passes for people with disabilities to travel anywhere in the State.

The sena also demanded pension a hike in the pension for people with disabilities to Rs. 4,000.

The sena sought a hike in the marriage allowance of Rs. 50,000 provided to people with disabilities to Rs. 1 lakh.

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