ITI workers' protest marks 1000 days, struggle continues
Bengaluru: The ongoing protest by ITI employees against the illegal dismissal of 80 workers by ITI Limited Management on December 1, 2021, reached a significant milestone on August 27, completing 1000 days and entering the 1001st day.
The workers, who were terminated allegedly for organizing and demanding their rights, have been staging a continuous sit-in near the ITI factory located in K.R. Puram, Bengaluru. The protest has become one of the longest-running workers' struggles in Karnataka.
Despite a settlement reached between the management and the union on March 17, 2022, which promised the immediate reinstatement of 35 workers and the later rehiring of the remaining 45, the ITI Board has reportedly failed to honor the agreement. As a result, the workers continue to fight for their jobs.
AICCT Secretary Appanna, who has been part of the protest since its inception, criticised ITI for neglecting workers' rights, labeling it as a disgrace. He reaffirmed that the struggle would persist until justice is served. Meanwhile, Dasamsa President Muninanjappa highlighted the protest's impact, stating that it has inspired workers across the state to challenge anti-labor policies. The President of the BBMP Civil Servants Association, Nirmala, also participated in the protest, expressing solidarity with the workers.
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GT buy Washington Sundar for Rs 3.20 crore; Prithvi Shaw, Shardul Thakur go unsold
Jeddah, Nov 25: Flamboyant Indian opener Prithvi Shaw and seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur failed to find any takers but Washington Sundar was bought by Gujarat Titans for Rs 3.20 crore on the second day of the IPL mega auction here on Monday.
Also going unsold were New Zealand batting stars Kane Williamson and Glenn Phillips.
South African veteran Faf du Plessis and West Indies' Rovman Powell were bought for Rs two crore and Rs 1.50 crore by Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders respectively, but seasoned India batter Ajinkya Rahane went unsold.
The unsold players can find buyers later in the day during the accelerated auction if their names are given by the franchises.
