Ludhiana, March 10 -- Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers and facilitators from across the district staged a protest outside the deputy commissioner's office here on Monday, demanding fulfilment of their long-pending demands related to honorarium, allowances and social security benefits.

Workers gathered in large numbers and raised slogans against both the central and state governments, alleging that their legitimate demands have been repeatedly ignored.

During the protest, the workers burnt copies of the Union budget and also expressed strong opposition to the Punjab government's budget, accusing the authorities of failing to address the financial concerns of ASHA workers.

Union leaders said ASHA workers are currently rec...