Several members of the life Insurance Agents Federation of India (lIAFI) Bhopal Division started hunger-strike at Bhopal divisional office on Monday, after their demands were not accepted. The federation would continue the strike till March 21.
The federation has demanded from the lIC and Central Government that the rights of the agents should not be overlooked.
Around 11 lakh agents of lIAFI across the country are fighting for their existence and if in case still the demands are not met, they would stage protest in front of Parliament.
Agents have been neglected and attention should be paid over their condition as they have played important role in making ‘Make in India’ dream come true.
The negligence towards agents would harm Central Government and lIC and at present, the market share of lIC has decreased. The lIC and Government would be responsible for the loss.
National president of lIAFI DS Shukla, Secretary of Bhopal division Ashok Mishra, President of Bhopal division Pradeep Rawat were present.
Earlier, lIAFI submitted a memorandum raising demands for the benefits of lIC agents to Bhopal MP Alok Sanjar.
They members of the federation also staged a protest headed by national leadership on Saturday.
The memorandum is addressed to Prime Minister and Union Finance Minister. The federation has warned that if the demands were not met by the Government, the federation would protest at the Parliament in Delhi.
The demands of the federation included service tax on premium of lIC insurance, TDS deduction, increase in bonus, to restore section of 44 of Insurance Act- 1938, identity card for lIC agents and increase in group insurance.