Over 100 Gadhimai contract staff unpaid for months, stage sit-in
Summary
More than 100 contract employees of Gadhimai Municipality have staged a peaceful sit-in after going unpaid for three to seven months. The municipality says payments are delayed because its bank account is inactive, while the acting mayor has pledged to clear the arrears by Asoj 15 (October 1).
Key Points
- More than 100 contract employees of Gadhimai Municipality have not been paid salaries and allowances for three to seven months.
- The workers launched a peaceful sit-in at the municipal office demanding immediate release of their overdue wages.
- The municipality says it needs around Rs 20 million to clear the dues and cannot process payments because its bank account is not operational.
- Acting Mayor Smita Kumari Yadav has pledged to settle all outstanding payments by Asoj 15 (October 1).
