THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The discussion led by Minister Antony Raju with the CITU leaders regarding the distribution of salary in instalments in KSRTC concluded without a decision. The CITU office bearers argued that the salary should be paid as a whole and cannot be accepted in instalments. However, the minister and CMD Biju Prabhakar objected citing the financial crisis. They clarified that the decision to pay salaries in instalments was not intentional.

The meeting assessed that the salary can be paid early if the government's monthly financial assistance of 50 crores is received at the beginning of the month. Further discussion will take place on March 18.