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42,000 Bihar Sanitation Workers Strike; Night Cleaning Under Police Watch
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 01 Aug 2026, 09:48 PM
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In Bihar, 42,000 sanitation workers went on strike, forcing authorities to clear garbage at night under police supervision. The strike has led to accumulation of trash in many areas.
On a recent day, 42,000 sanitation workers across Bihar walked off the job in a coordinated strike, citing long‑standing demands for better wages and safer working conditions. The protest, which began in the early morning, saw workers block access to municipal waste collection points.
In response, municipal authorities deployed teams to clear accumulated garbage under the watchful eye of police officers. The night‑time operations were carried out to prevent the spread of unhygienic conditions while the strike continued.
Despite the cleanup, large piles of trash have begun to appear in several localities, raising concerns among residents and local health officials. The municipal corporation has urged the workers to return to work, while the union representing the sanitation staff has called for a meeting with the government.
The strike has drawn attention to the precarious conditions faced by sanitation workers, many of whom work in hazardous environments without adequate protective gear. Officials have pledged to address the grievances once negotiations resume.
In response, municipal authorities deployed teams to clear accumulated garbage under the watchful eye of police officers. The night‑time operations were carried out to prevent the spread of unhygienic conditions while the strike continued.
Despite the cleanup, large piles of trash have begun to appear in several localities, raising concerns among residents and local health officials. The municipal corporation has urged the workers to return to work, while the union representing the sanitation staff has called for a meeting with the government.
The strike has drawn attention to the precarious conditions faced by sanitation workers, many of whom work in hazardous environments without adequate protective gear. Officials have pledged to address the grievances once negotiations resume.