Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 22:
The indefinite ceasework strike launched by the Manipur Secretariat Services Association which came into effect from today totally paralyzed the working of the Secretariat.
Even the advisors were forced to use their private vehicles to come to the office.
The employees are protesting the allowance cut effected by the government to check expenses.
In an unprecedented move, employees of Raj Bhavan are also ready to join the ceasework strike, disclosed the president of the Association, Y Raghumani.
Officers ranging from Secretaries to Commissioner had to use their private vehicles as most of the drivers of the department have joined the ceasework strike.
Advisor (K) who came to attend office in his official car driven by the driver was stopped by the agitating employees.
The keys were taken from the driver and handed over to the Advisor.
Other than the employees themselves the agitating staff did not let anyone enter the Old and New Secretariat today.
Even reporters were not allowed to enter the office for quite a while.
However the president of the employees cleared the communication gap and the reporters were allowed to enter the office complex later.
Meanwhile the JAC of AMTUC and AMGEO which intensified their stir from today and launched a ceasework strike stated that the Churachandpur branch of the JAC has also joined the ceasework strike.