Punnami News “If you work, do it… otherwise leave” Ranganath’s arrogant attitude towards Hydra staff..? Low salaries, high workload.. Deep dissatisfaction among employees Hyderabad, June 13: The comments made by senior officer Ranganath at a meeting held with Hydra (HYDRAA) staff have now become a hot topic of discussion. When the staff brought their problems to the attention of the officials at a meeting held yesterday in Jalvihar, there are allegations that they responded negligently and arrogantly without giving them proper answers. Speaking at the meeting, an employee said that during the previous BRS government, they used to pay Rs. 22 thousand per month, and now they are paying only Rs. 17 thousand, and he demanded a salary increase at the same level. Responding to this, Ranganath is reported to have commented, “If you work, do it… otherwise leave.” Moreover, the staff says that he warned the employees that “there are no jobs outside. If you leave this job too, you will end up on the road.” These comments have caused deep dissatisfaction among the employees. Don’t get your hopes up until the elections. The employees who attended the meeting say that the employees who asked about the salary hike were told, “The government may increase the salaries before the elections. Don’t get your hopes up until then.” Should they go to work in their own vehicles? There are allegations that even though Hydra vehicles are not available, the employees have been ordered to take equipment in their own vehicles and go to work. They are expressing their concern that this is putting an additional financial burden on the employees. It is also reported that if they do not arrive on time, they will be fired from their jobs. The employees, who are already struggling with low salaries, high workload, and strict rules, are becoming more worried with these warnings. Many employees are expressing their concern that it is painful to talk to them like this, who work in public service regardless of the weather. It is reported that some employees, fed up with Ranganath’s behavior, have already resigned from their jobs and left. Staff Demand Hydra staff are urging the government to provide them with adequate wages, minimum facilities and treat them with respect. They warn that if the arrogant attitude of the officials continues, more employees will resign. — Punnami News Special Article
