Employee Union Leaders Clash Outside Naidu’s Residence

Vijayawada: Tense situation prevailed outside Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s residence on Saturday when rival government employees’ union leaders clashed while briefing the media on the outcome of their meeting with him.

The meeting brought some cheer to employees, with Naidu reportedly approving the release of two pending dearness allowances (DAs) and discussing other long-pending dues and demands, including the Pay Revision Commission (PRC).

Andhra Pradesh Government Employees Association president Kasibhatla Rama Suryanarayana emerged first and began explaining the decisions, including implementation of the two DAs. AP NGO leaders objected, insisting that they should speak first and tried to interrupt him.

The disagreement escalated, with leaders from both sides exchanging heated words, pushing one another and catching each other by the collars. AP NGO leaders also raised slogans against the Government Employees Association leaders.

The confrontation in the high-security zone left police and security personnel taken aback. AP NGO president Alaparthi Vidyasagar intervened and urged the leaders to remain calm, asking them to allow Suryanarayana to complete his statement.

The situation subsequently eased and the leaders continued their media interaction, explaining the decisions taken during the meeting.