Hyderabad: Government staff staged a govt employees protest across key offices on Friday, seeking action on pending poll promises.
Employees held lunch-hour demonstrations at the Secretariat, Hyderabad Collectorate, and Bhima Bhavan. They demanded that the State government fulfil earlier commitments.
The protests were organised under the Joint Action Committee of Telangana Employees, Gazetted Officers, Teachers, Workers, and Pensioners (TGEJAC). At the Secretariat, participants wore black badges and displayed placards.
They gathered at the main Bahubali entrance and held a sit-in. The govt employees protest focused on several pending issues raised by the association.
Employees demanded implementation of the second Pay Revision Committee recommendations before June 2. They also sought release of ₹13,000 crore in pending pensioner dues.
Govt employees protest seeks key policy decisions
The association called for clear guidelines for the Employees Health Scheme. It also demanded implementation of the Old Pension Scheme promised during the 2023 Assembly elections.
Earlier, the TGEJAC State-level committee met on April 7 and decided to launch phased protests. As part of the first phase, similar demonstrations were held across mandal and district collector offices.
Employees wore black badges during these protests to mark their demands. They said further action would depend on the government’s response.