BBMP faced 2018 criticism for selectively hiring 4,000 civic workers with age limit concerns and bribery allegations. Objections led to extended application deadline. M Subbarayudu mentioned irregularities, emphasizing the need for a fair selection process.
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In April last year, pourakarmikas had demanded that the BBMP give them half days as the scorching sun made their work conditions unbearable. While pourakarmikas are required to work from 6 am to 2 pm, the workers had requested that the working hours be reduced to 6 am to 11 am.
Demand for safety equipment and new uniforms has been long-standing from the pourakarmika community. The association’s president, Nirmala, has said that the ground reality of working conditions for civic workers is very grim.
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