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Politics
Punjab Announces Two-Day Strike Holiday for Government Staff and Pensioners
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 12:31 PM
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The Punjab government has declared a two‑day holiday for all government employees and pensioners following a strike, amid accusations that Chief Minister’s promises remain unfulfilled.
The Punjab government announced a two‑day holiday for all government employees and pensioners on Monday, following a strike that began on Sunday over unpaid wages and pension issues.
The move was aimed at appeasing the aggrieved workers and allowing the administration to address their demands.
However, opposition leaders and union representatives criticised the decision, arguing that it merely postpones the resolution of long‑standing grievances.
The Chief Minister has been accused of failing to honour earlier promises to improve salary structures and pension benefits, a point that has intensified the protests.
The strike is expected to affect public services across the state, with many offices remaining closed during the holiday period.
The move was aimed at appeasing the aggrieved workers and allowing the administration to address their demands.
However, opposition leaders and union representatives criticised the decision, arguing that it merely postpones the resolution of long‑standing grievances.
The Chief Minister has been accused of failing to honour earlier promises to improve salary structures and pension benefits, a point that has intensified the protests.
The strike is expected to affect public services across the state, with many offices remaining closed during the holiday period.