Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Divisional State, Central, Semi-Government and Aided Institutions’ SC/ST Officers and Employees Parishat has appealed the Government to intervene and end the strike that began last month at  city’s KSGH Music and Performing Arts University, after non-teaching  contract staff of the Varsity were relieved from work. 

In a memorandum submitted to Mysuru Deputy Commissioner, a copy of which was also submitted to the Registrar of Music University, the Parishat said that 21 non-teaching staff were serving the University since its establishment and their services were renewed every six months. But the University authorities, all of a sudden, relieved these staff of duties last month, much to their shock. After being thrown out of jobs, these families are facing a lot of hardship. As such, the Government should immediately intervene to resolve the issue by reinstating the sacked employees and thus render justice to them, the memorandum said.

Indefinite protest enters Day-32

Meanwhile, the protest by the non-teaching staff of Music University demanding the release of their salaries pending since last one year and to continue them in their services entered the 32nd day today.

The protest is being staged under the aegis of  KSGH Music and Performing Arts University Non-Teaching Staff Association  in front of the Music University at Lakshmipuram.

Demanding job security, the striking employees urged the Government to take steps to develop the Music University to preserve and promote music and other performing arts.

SC/ST Officers and Employees Parishat Hon. President Shantharaju, Hon. Secretary Chikkandani and others extended their support to the protestors.

Association President Guruswamy, General Secretary Hanumantharaju, Manjula, Vimala and others are participating in the indefinite dharna.