Gaon Sathis staged a dharna in front of the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) office here on Saturday protesting police action against towards them.
Four women Gaon Sathi leaders had been sent to jail for attempting self-immolation in front of the Chief Minister’s residence Naveen Nivas while demanding job regularisation and monthly incentives for the Gaon Sathis.
Gaon Sathi Kumudini Pati was also injured during the scuffle with police, the members complained. More than 30 Gaon Sathis were also arrested in front of the Chief Minister’s grievance cell on December 8. Protesting against the injustice towards them, the members lodged a petition at State Human Rights Commissioner.
Gaon Sathi Sangha president laxmidhar Biswal, Pratap Mallick, Rajendra Nayak, Pratima Barik, Bijaya Bhoi and more than 50 members of the Gaon Sathi Sangha Milita Kriyanusthana were present.