Aizawl, Dec 7 (PTI) Mizoram government employees todaycalled off their three-day stir on the second day, followingChief Minister Lal Thanhawla's warning that stern action wouldbe taken against them if the continue their agitation.
Spearheaded by the Federation of Mizoram GovernmentEmployees and Workers, state government employees took masscasual leaves since yesterday, demanding immediate enhancementof salaries in accordance with the recommendations of theCentre's seventh Pay Commission.
The agitation was called off today, the Federationsaid in a statement.
Officials said it was withdrawn after the chiefminister warned that stern disciplinary action would be takenagainst the employees if they continue to inconvenience thepeople.
The functioning of the Mizoram government had come toa halt yesterday, the first day of the agitation, as all theemployees stayed away from work.
The state government has set up a Pay ImplementationCommittee to look into the issue of salary enhancement and iswaiting for its report and recommendation, state FinanceMinister Lalsawta had said yesterday.
Leaders of the Federation of Mizoram GovernmentEmployees and Workers, however, alleged that the governmenthad formed the panel as a delaying tactic. PTI HCVNN.
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