Archive · 25 Aug 2026
YSRCP Demands Reinstatement of Visakhapatnam Airport Housekeeping Staff
Some housekeeping workers at Visakhapatnam Airport lost their jobs after the airport closed.
The workers said they should be allowed to return to work.
They have been protesting at the airport for six days.
YSRCP leaders joined them on Monday.
KK Raju asked for the workers to be reinstated quickly.
He said the coalition government had not treated them properly.
Raju promised that each worker would receive Rs.10 lakh if YSRCP returns to power in 2029.
The workers want justice and help for their lost jobs.
Housekeeping staff lost their jobs after Visakhapatnam Airport closed from August 16 midnight.
The affected workers have protested at the airport for six days, seeking reinstatement and justice.
YSRCP Visakhapatnam president KK Raju joined the protest and demanded immediate reinstatement.
Raju alleged that the coalition government neglected the workers and deprived them of their livelihoods.
He promised Rs.10 lakh compensation for each affected worker if YSRCP returns to power in 2029.
- Who
- Visakhapatnam Airport housekeeping workers and leaders of the YSRCP, including KK Raju.
- What
- The YSRCP demanded the immediate reinstatement of housekeeping staff who lost their jobs and supported their ongoing protest.
- When
- The protest had continued for six days as of Monday; the airport closure began from August 16 midnight.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam Airport.
- Why
- The workers are seeking justice and reinstatement after losing their jobs.
- Affected workers
- Housekeeping staff at Visakhapatnam Airport
- Protest duration
- Six days as of Monday
- Main demand
- Immediate reinstatement and justice
- YSRCP leader
- KK Raju, YSRCP Visakhapatnam president
- Promised compensation
- Rs.10 lakh for each affected worker
- Promise timing
- If YSRCP returns to power in 2029
- Airport closure
- The airport was closed from August 16 midnight