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Punjab govt employees and pensioners call two‑day strike, accuse CM of broken promises
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 12:15 PM
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Government staff and retirees in Punjab have announced a two‑day collective strike, accusing the chief minister of failing to keep earlier commitments.
Punjab’s civil servants and pensioners intensified their protest on Monday, issuing a notice for a two‑day collective strike to press for pending demands. The strike notice cites unmet promises made by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s administration regarding salary revisions, pension enhancements and other service‑related issues.
Union leaders said the strike will begin on Tuesday and continue through Wednesday, urging the government to honour its earlier assurances. They warned that any delay could disrupt essential public services across the state.
The state government responded by announcing a two‑day holiday for the concerned employees, a move seen as an attempt to contain the agitation while negotiations continue. Officials indicated that discussions are underway to address the grievances, but no concrete timeline was provided.
Political analysts note that the episode underscores growing discontent among the public sector workforce in Punjab, and could pose a challenge for the ruling party ahead of upcoming local elections.
The situation remains fluid, with both sides calling for dialogue to resolve the dispute without further escalation.
Union leaders said the strike will begin on Tuesday and continue through Wednesday, urging the government to honour its earlier assurances. They warned that any delay could disrupt essential public services across the state.
The state government responded by announcing a two‑day holiday for the concerned employees, a move seen as an attempt to contain the agitation while negotiations continue. Officials indicated that discussions are underway to address the grievances, but no concrete timeline was provided.
Political analysts note that the episode underscores growing discontent among the public sector workforce in Punjab, and could pose a challenge for the ruling party ahead of upcoming local elections.
The situation remains fluid, with both sides calling for dialogue to resolve the dispute without further escalation.