The workers sat in front of the police station at Gajuwaka, leading to a huge traffic jam on the national highway. Police arrested the protesters and shifted them to the police station.The VUPPC leaders said the Centre should not privatise VSP as it was achieved after several struggles. They reminded the Modi government that it had to repeal the farm laws after realising its mistake following massive protests by farmers.Film director and actor R. Narayana Murthy took part in the protest to show solidarity with the VSP workers. He hailed their struggle for the last one year and urged them to carry on till the Modi government withdraws its decision.Narayana Murthy also suggested to VUPPC to create awareness on the issue among people through folk performances.He also felicitated lyricist Suddhala Ashok Teja and singer Ramki for their song to motivate the workers during the year-long protest.
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