M.A. Bindu, the general secretary of the Kerala ASHA Health Workers Union (KAHWA), called the hair-cutting protest a unique and the most powerful form of resistance. She emphasized that the protest marked a pivotal moment in the historic struggle against the government.

Meanwhile, the indefinite hunger strike by ASHA workers is set to enter its 12th day on Monday.

Currently, S.S. Anithakumari (Palode FHC), Beena Peter (Puthanthope CHC), and S.B. Raji (Vattiyoorkavu FHC) are fasting. Anithakumari and Beena have been on hunger strike for five days, while Raji continues her fast after two days.

M.A. Bindu, R. Sheeja (Puthukuruchi FHC), K.P. Thankamani (Thrikannapuram UPHC), Shobha M (Vattiyoorkavu UPHC), and S. Shailaja (Kulathur UPHC) were among the first to begin the fast.

ASHA workers have been protesting in front of the Secretariat since February 10, demanding an increase in honorarium, retirement benefits, and better working conditions.

The protest has received widespread support from various political and cultural circles. Although the government has held several rounds of discussions, no solution has been reached yet. The government has maintained that a resolution can only be achieved after the Central Government makes changes to the service conditions.