Ludhiana, Oct. 14 -- Anganwadi workers submitted a memorandum to Ludhiana North MLA Madan Lal Bagga on Wednesday, urging the state government to ensure chief minister Bhagwant Mann attends their scheduled October 26 meeting to take concrete decisions on key demands, including wage hikes, gratuity benefits, and promotions.

The union said the meeting was fixed following their protest on October 2. To press for these long-standing issues, the union has launched a statewide campaign to approach local legislators between October 12 and 18, seeking government intervention.

The union has sought a substantial increase in the honorarium paid to anganwadi workers and helpers. It has also demanded immediate implementation of the Supreme Court's de...