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PONDA: South Goa Member of Parliament Captain Viriato Fernandes, accompanied by Goa Congress Kushavati District President Rajesh Verenkar and other Congress leaders from Ponda, met employees of Goa Dairy at Curti, Ponda, who are protesting against the delay in implementing revised Dearness Allowance (DA) and clearing pending arrears.
The employees have been expressing concern over the prolonged delay in fulfilling their demands, alleging that despite repeated assurances from the government over the past several months, no concrete action has been taken.
During the meeting, Fernandes interacted with the protesting employees and acknowledged their continued dedication to their duties despite financial difficulties and uncertainty over their pending dues.
He appreciated the employees for ensuring that Goa Dairy continues to function smoothly and that the supply of milk to consumers remains uninterrupted even while their protest is underway.
Fernandes assured the employees of his full support and said he would make efforts to raise the matter at appropriate levels to ensure that their grievances are addressed and a lasting solution is found.
The employees are seeking the timely implementation of revised DA and payment of outstanding arrears, which they say are essential to addressing their financial concerns.
The meeting comes amid growing demands from Goa Dairy employees for the government to intervene and resolve the issue without further delay.
