Frustrated by the prolonged delay in receiving their salaries, employees took drastic action by locking Minister Venugopalakrishna's chamber in the secretariat, staging a protest against the unpaid wages. The employees, who have not received their wages since November of the previous year, expressed their grievances and dissatisfaction with the minister's lack of response to their repeated pleas for timely remuneration. They emphasized the dire consequences of the prolonged salary delay, questioning how they could sustain their livelihoods without payment for nearly eight months. The frustration and desperation felt by the employees reached a tipping point, prompting them to take direct action by locking Minister Venugopalakrishna's chamber. Despite their numerous appeals and cries for attention, their concerns remained unaddressed, leaving them with no choice but to resort to such extreme measures. Amid the protest, Minister Venugopalakrishna and officials attempted to engage in discussions with the employees, seeking to resolve the issue and restore normalcy. However, the resolute employees stood firm in
