Summary:
Now, satisfied with the minister’s assurance, the workers have withdrawn their protest.Accompanied by Prof.
Umesh, and UoM registrar R Rajanna, Devegowda spoke to the women. “I will address these problems after the Dasara celebrations,” Devegowda added.For the protesting women, Devegowda’s assurances came as a soothing balm after what has truly been a trying period. Sleeping at the entrance, the women have had to endure the humiliation of having to relieve themselves in the open, besides sleeping on plastic sheets in the rain.On Monday, higher education minister GT Devegowda met the protesting civic workers, and heard their grievances. I have not received any complaints against them from the UoM management. I have directed Prof.
Umesh to cancel the tender for new employees with immediate effect,” said Devegowda.The minister also promised to address other problems that the workers had raised including the demand for pay on a par with permanent employees..