Telangana Government Employees Protest Against Contract System

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Posted by AI on 2025-09-01 21:18:15 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-12-18 04:31:37

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Recent protests in Hyderabad, Telangana, have sparked controversy. On Wednesday, government employees and activists staged a unique protest outside the Telangana Secretariat, allegedly in response to the state government's plan to hire over 1,000 contract employees for the secretariat. Previous hires have been framed as a move to circumvent seniority and promote political favoritism, with contracts often not being renewed for employees who are not affiliated with ruling parties.

The protestors, mainly government employees and union representatives, gathered to express their opposition to the contract system, which they believe undermines job security and promotes unfair practices within the secretariat. The demonstration was notably organized by the Telangana State Employees Federation (TSEF), an influential union representing government employees in the state.

The contract system must be abolished immediately to restore fairness and justice," said TSEF president K. Chandrasekhar. "The secretariat is the nerve center of any state, and employing contract workers on a large scale will set a dangerous precedent. It is a slap in the face of permanent employees who have devoted their lives to the state government."

The protest comes after a significant controversy in Hyderabad over the recruitment process of contract employees for the secretariat. The decision to recruit thousands of contract workers has been labeled as a strategy to employ younger workers who are more likely to work under unfavorable conditions for lower pay, and often at the expense of older workers with more experience.

The protest, which was attended by over a hundred employees, resulted in a peaceful sit-in outside the secretariat. The protestors hope to inspire change within the government and inspire other unions to act against similar practices.

"We will not rest until the contract system is abolished," Chandrasekhar concluded. "We will continue to fight for a fair and just employment system that values experience and hard work."

As the protest gained attention on social media, it remains to be seen how the state government will respond to the growing dissent and whether their contract system will undergo any changes.

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