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A lot of this is no doubt related to the culture wars on campus, but the truth is that you need to suck up to the management irrespective of whichever ideology you are. Notwithstanding the newfound BJP Bhakti, some left-wing profs have been appointed to their admin roles because of their proximity to the management.
The festering protest against pay arbitrariness is valid, as in the last 3 to 4 years, 'unscheduled' increments and 'fast track' promotions have become the norm, especially for faculty associated with a particular center.