HCLTech employees disrupt a Chennai company event by chanting "We want hike" as CEO C Vijayakumar takes the stage. A video capturing the moment at the IT giant's anniversary gathering in Chennai has taken social media by storm. The clip shows a large crowd of employees breaking into rhythmic chants of "We want hike... We want hike" as Vijayakumar approached the microphone to deliver his address. The incident has also ignited a broader debate regarding whether public gatherings are appropriate forums for compensation grievances. The stark divergence between robust corporate earnings and employee dissatisfaction over pay has further fueled the online conversation.