Sachivalayam employees organise ‘Chalo Vijayawada’, stage protest at Dharna Chowk

Employees of Swarna Grama and Ward Sachivalayams staged a protest at Dharna Chowk in Vijayawada on Sunday (September 27, 2026) demanding that the government solve their demands.

Despite warning by the police, thousands of staff working in Swarna Grama and Ward Sachivalayams organised ‘Chalo Vijayawada’ to mount pressure on the government. The sachivalayam employees, attached to various departments, were demanding the government to grant two notional increments, announce permanent structure for giving promotions, clear the wage dues and other demands.

Though the leaders of the sachivayalam employees associations announced ‘Chalo Vijayawada’ on September 27, in advance, the government has not invited the employees for talks, and tried to suppress the protest, they alleged.

“Police announced that protests were prohibited and action would be taken against those who violate the orders and kept the sachialayam employees under house arrest,” Kumar, a protestor, said.