In Varanasi, group operators are protesting at the district headquarters, stating that they handle all tasks from the level of the village council and receive only a nominal honorarium of 2,000 rupees.

On Monday, hundreds of group leaders (Samuh Sakhis) held a large protest at the district headquarters in Varanasi. The group leaders demanded an increase in their honorarium from 2,000 to 20,000 rupees. The women, who were adamant about meeting with the DM, were stopped by the police at the collectorate gate of the district headquarters. Following this, the women started protesting at the gate itself, which led to the entire gate being closed and entry into the collectorate being restricted. During this time, Adhi reached the court...