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Sanitary Workers Protest at Telangana Secretariat Over Unpaid Salaries
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 07:37 PM
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Sanitary workers in Hyderabad staged a protest at the Telangana Secretariat demanding payment of pending salaries. The demonstrators, who work in municipal sanitation services, claim that their wages have been delayed for several months.
Sanitary workers from Hyderabad’s municipal services gathered outside the Telangana Secretariat on Tuesday, demanding the release of salaries that have been pending for months. The protest, which lasted for several hours, was organized by the workers’ union, which cited delayed payments as a major grievance.
Union leaders said that the workers have been waiting for at least six months for their dues, which include basic wages and overtime compensation. They demanded an immediate settlement and a clear timeline for future payments.
The Telangana government has yet to respond to the protest. Officials from the Secretariat were present but did not comment on the demands. The workers’ union has called for a meeting with state authorities to resolve the issue.
The protest was peaceful, with participants holding placards and chanting slogans. No incidents of violence were reported.
The strike highlights ongoing concerns over wage delays in the public sector, a problem that has affected several municipal departments across the state.
Union leaders said that the workers have been waiting for at least six months for their dues, which include basic wages and overtime compensation. They demanded an immediate settlement and a clear timeline for future payments.
The Telangana government has yet to respond to the protest. Officials from the Secretariat were present but did not comment on the demands. The workers’ union has called for a meeting with state authorities to resolve the issue.
The protest was peaceful, with participants holding placards and chanting slogans. No incidents of violence were reported.
The strike highlights ongoing concerns over wage delays in the public sector, a problem that has affected several municipal departments across the state.