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Sachivalayam staff stage protest march in Andhra Pradesh capital
Government employees in Vijayawada organized a demonstration against working conditions, with authorities deploying preventive measures at transit points. Police detained several protesters as they attempted to gather for the planned march.
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Sachivalayam staff members in Vijayawada launched a protest march on Wednesday, with participants converging at Dharna Chowk to voice grievances over employment issues. The demonstration saw significant police presence at key transportation hubs across the city.
According to protesters, law enforcement officials moved to restrict their movement by positioning personnel at major bus terminals and railway stations. Police reportedly took several agitators into preventive custody at these locations as part of efforts to disperse the gathering, though authorities did not formally register cases against the detainees.
The Sachivalayam scheme, which provides civil service positions in Andhra Pradesh, has faced periodic criticism from beneficiaries regarding job security, remuneration structures, and career progression opportunities. Previous demonstrations by scheme employees have centered on demands for permanent employment status and enhanced benefits.
The protest reflects ongoing tensions between government workers under contractual arrangements and state administration over employment terms. Organizers had called for participation in the march to pressure officials into addressing long-standing workforce concerns within the Sachivalayam framework.