Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Kolkata Asha Workers Protest Disrupts Traffic Over Wage Demands
Asha workers, who help with healthcare in West Bengal, protested in Kolkata.
They blocked a busy intersection for several hours, causing traffic jams.
They were asking for more money, regular pay, and to be recognized as government employees.
The workers want a yearly raise and better benefits, including support for their families.
The protest caused significant traffic disruptions, forcing drivers to take detours.
The workers' main goal was to bring attention to their demands for improved pay and conditions.
Asha workers blocked the Rashbehari intersection in Kolkata to protest.
The protest was to demand higher wages and other benefits.
Traffic was disrupted for approximately four hours due to the demonstration.
Police diverted traffic, impacting routes to Kalighat, Gariahat, and Tollygunge.
Protesters demanded timely salaries, a 3% annual wage increase, and state employee status.
- Who
- Accredited Social Health Activists (Asha) workers.
- What
- Asha workers protested and blocked roads demanding higher wages and benefits.
- When
- Friday, for approximately four hours.
- Where
- Rashbehari intersection in Kolkata.
- Why
- To demand higher wages, timely salaries, state employee status, and other benefits.
Asha Workers' Demands
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Wage Increases
Asha Workers' Demands
Increase salaries by 3% annually.
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Timely Payments
Asha Workers' Demands
Receive salaries and incentives on time.
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Employee Status
Asha Workers' Demands
Be recognized as state government employees.
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- Protesting Group
- Asha Workers
- Location
- Rashbehari intersection, Kolkata
- Duration of Protest
- Approx. 4 hours
- Main Demand
- Higher wages and benefits
- Wage Hike Demand
- 3% annual increase
- Traffic Affected
- Routes to Kalighat, Gariahat, Tollygunge