Upset over non-fulfillment of their demands, 243 temporary employees of the Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri resorted to an indefinite dharna in front of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) office on Monday.
The employees of the 12th Century shrine have been demanding a minimum salary of Rs 15,000 for Class III employees and Rs 13,000 for Class IV employees. They have however, made it clear that their agitation will in no way affect the daily rituals of the lords. Apart from the Class III and Class IV employees of the temple, employees engaged as watchmen and ward staff have also joined the agitation.