Hyderabad, March 30 -- Two days after ASHA workers were detained during a protest in Hyderabad, workers in Telangana's Sircilla district, on Monday, March 30, held a demonstration condemning the action

Led by the Centre of Indian Trade Union (CITU), Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers formed a human chain, denouncing the detentions and raising their long-pending demands, including a fixed monthly salary of Rs 18,000, flexible working hours and job security.

Addressing the media, CITU leader Kodam Ramana said, "For over two years, this government has consistently ignored ASHA workers and their demands."

The workers seek the immediate implementation of the Rs 1,500 increase in honorarium announced by the Centre, clearance of...