FCI Employees Launch 'Black Fortnight' Protest Over Unresolved Issues

• Bhartiya Khadya Nigam Karamchari Sangh (BKNKS) initiates a nationwide 'Black Fortnight' protest from February 10-23.
• The protest targets the EP Division for persistent delays in resolving long-pending workmen-related issues.
• Demonstrations are peaceful, with employees wearing black badges and ensuring food grain operations remain unaffected.
• BKNKS warns of intensified agitation if no positive outcome emerges within 14 days, holding FCI Management responsible for any disruption.
• Separately, Allahabad High Court seeks response on withdrawal of age relaxation for Home Guard candidates in constable recruitment.