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Sanitation Workers' Strike Prompts Channi-Pargatt to Criticise Government in Jalandhar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 02:18 PM
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Sanitation staff in Jalandhar have staged a strike, leading political figure Channi-Pargatt to publicly blame the government for the unrest.
Jalandhar's municipal sanitation workforce began a walkout on Monday, demanding overdue wage payments and better working conditions. The strike disrupted waste collection across several city wards, prompting complaints from residents about accumulating garbage.
In response, political leader Channi-Pargatt addressed a press conference, accusing the state administration of neglecting frontline workers and urging immediate remedial action. He warned that prolonged inaction could erode public trust in local governance.
City officials confirmed that negotiations are underway and that a contingency plan involving private contractors has been activated to prevent a health hazard. The municipal council has promised to review the workers' grievances within the next 48 hours.
The incident highlights growing tensions between labor groups and the Punjab government, which has faced criticism over delayed payments in multiple public sectors.
Authorities have urged calm and assured that essential services will be restored once a settlement is reached.
In response, political leader Channi-Pargatt addressed a press conference, accusing the state administration of neglecting frontline workers and urging immediate remedial action. He warned that prolonged inaction could erode public trust in local governance.
City officials confirmed that negotiations are underway and that a contingency plan involving private contractors has been activated to prevent a health hazard. The municipal council has promised to review the workers' grievances within the next 48 hours.
The incident highlights growing tensions between labor groups and the Punjab government, which has faced criticism over delayed payments in multiple public sectors.
Authorities have urged calm and assured that essential services will be restored once a settlement is reached.