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Tribune News ServiceLudhiana, December 5The Safai Karamchari Commission has accused the Central Government of ignoring interests of safai karamcharis and raised questions over usage of funds under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Gejja Ram Valmiki, chairman, Safai Karamchari Commission, alleged that the funds under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan were not being used in a right manner. Safai karamcharis who conduct cleanliness drives are totally ignored,” he said. He said safai karamcharis raised several issues, including delay in salary, compensation for safai karamcharis/sewermen and vacant posts in various departments, among others. He said the commission would not allow any government official to harass safai karamcharis unnecessarily..