Several ex-home guards, who were rendered unemployed after serving on a contractual basis during the previous government's rule, staged a protest here on Sunday demanding regularization of employment.
"We are here to request that Delhi ex-home guards be taken back. We are here to request, not to do a 'dharna'," said a protester, Amarjeet Singh Tomar.
"We were promised that we would be taken back and made permanent for 60 years. We are hoping that will happen," added another protester, Madhu.
The protesters said they had been given around 20-25 minutes to talk to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, and were hoping for a resolution of their problems.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app