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Appalam workers demand wage hike

By Our Staff Reporter

KANCHEEPURAM, FEB.21. Hundreds of workers engaged in the manufacture of appalam (papad) took out a procession here today in support of their demands which included increase in wages.

There are more than 1,500 workers in Kancheepuram and neighbouring areas engaged in the manufacture of appalam.

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