Trying a different angle, I offered to lend him the money, thinking that later I could just tell him to disregard payment. But U Ba Khin did not accept their offer. After several weeks, the strikers, realizing that Sayagyi was not going to submit to their pressure, capitulated unconditionally and returned to their posts. According to government rules, U Ba Khin was entitled to a full salary from his home department and an additional one fourth of his salary from each of the three other departments that he headed. If someone wants to earn money, there are endless business opportunities.
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