Para-Teachers Demand Fair Wages in West Bengal Protest

Around 500 members of the 'Parsha Sikshak Mancha' protested in Kolkata for a wage hike. Their march toward the state Assembly was halted by police citing prohibitory orders. Para-teachers currently earn Rs 9,000 to Rs 10,000 and lack provident fund and pension benefits.

A significant protest unfolded in Kolkata as around 500 members of the 'Parsha Sikshak Mancha', a coalition of para-teacher organizations, demanded higher wages.

Their march to the West Bengal state Assembly was interrupted by police enforcement at Subodh Mallick Square, causing a disruption in local traffic.

Indian Secular Front leader, Naushad Siddique, joined the protesters to show support, questioning the administration's restraint on allowing a representative delegation to present their demands directly to the Assembly.

(With inputs from agencies.)