Panaji -The Children of Freedom Fighters Association have commenced with Fast unto death from today at Azad Maidan – Panaji demanding government jobs.
“Goa government is yet to absorb 97 children’s of freedom fighters, some of them have already crossed 50 years henceforth they cannot get government job. For them government should bring in one time settlement scheme,” demanded Dr.Shivaji shet president of the association.
He said late chief minister Manohar Parrikar had assured that the children of freedom fighters will be given government jobs. As per that 3% of the jobs in every department are reserved for these children’s.
“Few of them got the job but the list is still pending. Meanwhile Goa government has put the decision on hold with regards to giving job to the children of freedom fighters,” he said.
Children of Freedom fighter Association has been on dharna andolan from 4th January.Chief minister has assured them to fullfil their demands but the association is demanding written assurance.
