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Ludhiana services face disruption as 2,000 staff join Punjab rally
More than 2,000 government employees from Ludhiana are expected to leave work on Friday for a state-level Maha Rally in Chandigarh, potentially disrupting public services across the district. The protest, organised by…
The Story in Brief
More than 2,000 government employees from Ludhiana are expected to leave work on Friday for a state-level Maha Rally in Chandigarh, potentially disrupting public services across the district. The protest, organised by the Sanjha Mulazam Manch and Sanjha Mulazam Pensioners Front, is expected to bring together over 20,000 employees from 58 associations across Punjab.
Work at deputy commissioner, sub-divisional, tehsil and other government offices may slow, affecting land mutations, certificates, licences and administrative files. Teachers, patwaris and community health officers are also joining. Demands include pending 18% dearness allowance, the Old Pension Scheme, promotional benefits, the ACP scheme, withdrawal of the Rs 200 development tax and changes to health workers’ incentives.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that the rally will either cripple Punjab indefinitely or settle every employee grievance in one day are both exaggerated. The immediate cost will fall on residents seeking certificates, land records and other routine services. Employee demands also vary by department, so the government cannot treat the protest as one simple dispute. The fair test is practical: how many offices reopen normally on Monday, and which demands receive written timelines?
Source: hindustantimes.com
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