Journalists and non-journalists stage dharna in Patna

Journalists and non-journalists staged a day-long dharna in Patna on May 24, 2010 demanding extension of the term of the existing wageboard and opposed any move to constitute a tribunal.

Bihar Working Journalist Union (BWJU) General Secretary Arun Kumar said the government should extend the term of Majithia wageboard to complete its pending works and any move to constitute a tribunal would be opposed tooth and nail.

Later, a four member delegation, led by Kumar, met Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar and submitted a memorandum requesting him to use his good office in ensuring that the wageboard got the extension.

The dharna was initiated by the Confederation of Newspapers and News Agencies Employees Organisations.
Photo: Aftab Alam Siddiqui