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Around 300,000 Employees Strike in Punjab, OPDs Shut, CM to Meet in Jalandhar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 10:32 AM
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Approximately three lakh workers across Punjab have begun a massive strike, leading to the closure of outpatient departments and prompting the chief minister to convene a meeting in Jalandhar.
Punjab witnessed an unprecedented labour action today as roughly 300,000 employees walked off their duties in support of various demands. The strike, described as a "mahahadtal," has affected public services, with outpatient departments (OPDs) in government hospitals being temporarily closed across the state.
The scale of the protest reflects deepening dissatisfaction among government staff over unresolved issues, though specific grievances were not detailed in the initial report. Authorities have urged calm and assured that essential services will be restored as quickly as possible.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann scheduled an emergency meeting in Jalandhar to discuss the workers' demands and explore a resolution. The meeting aims to address the concerns that triggered the strike and to prevent further disruption to public welfare.
Law enforcement agencies have been deployed to maintain order, and officials have called on the striking employees to resume work after their demands are heard. The situation remains fluid, with the strike expected to continue until a settlement is reached.
The scale of the protest reflects deepening dissatisfaction among government staff over unresolved issues, though specific grievances were not detailed in the initial report. Authorities have urged calm and assured that essential services will be restored as quickly as possible.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann scheduled an emergency meeting in Jalandhar to discuss the workers' demands and explore a resolution. The meeting aims to address the concerns that triggered the strike and to prevent further disruption to public welfare.
Law enforcement agencies have been deployed to maintain order, and officials have called on the striking employees to resume work after their demands are heard. The situation remains fluid, with the strike expected to continue until a settlement is reached.