Published - January 22, 2026 02:11 pm IST - CUDDALORE The Joint Action Committee of teaching and non-teaching staff of Annamalai University observed a day-long hunger strike on the campus on Thursday (January 22, 2026), demanding the immediate release of the Seventh Pay Commission arrears to the employees. The employees have been forced to strike as their demands have not been fulfilled despite promises by the State government, a spokesperson of the JAC said. The protesters demanded that the State government immediately release the arrears to the employees.