In Karnataka, India, thousands of government employees are facing unprecedented delays in their salary payments, with many waiting for nearly three weeks. Typically, salaries are credited on time each month, but this disruption has raised concerns about potential financial issues within the state government. The delay affects employees across several key sectors, including Revenue, Education, Police, Animal Husbandry, and Information & Public Relations. While some staff received their salaries by April 9 or 10, a significant number have yet to see any funds. Officials have indicated that delays of one to two weeks can occur at the end of a financial year, but the current situation is more severe than usual, prompting widespread concern among employees. The Finance Department has attributed the delay to a mix of technical glitches and lapses by Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs). Additionally, allegations have emerged regarding the diversion of approximately ₹6,000 crore to the ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ scheme ahead of by-elections, which the government has denied. This delay affects around 6.4 lakh employees, many of whom are struggling with increased expenses during this time of year. Authorities have assured that efforts are being made to resolve the issue and that salaries are expected to be released soon.