Punjab Braces for ‘Maha Bandh’ on Aug 27 over DA Dues, Mann Plans to Meet Unions
Unions say 80,000 teachers and staff may join the protest as hospitals, schools and government offices prepare for widespread disruption.
- On Thursday, Punjab government employees launched a 'Maha Hartal,' disrupting state departments to demand pending DA arrears and restoration of the old pension scheme.
- Protesters cite unpaid DA arrears since January 2023, with state employees receiving 42% DA against 60% for central counterparts; a Haryana High Court directive to clear arrears within 15 days remains unfulfilled.
- At least 80,000 teachers and staff from 23 Deputy Commissioner offices are participating in the strike, which impacts schools and hospitals across Punjab; emergency services will continue in hospitals.
- Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated the government remains committed to paying remaining funds, noting previous administrations left ₹14,161 crore in arrears, as union representatives meet Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Thursday.
- Farmer organizations and opposition parties including the BJP and Congress have extended support to the agitation; Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan maintained the AAP government has implemented welfare measures and remains open to resolving concerns.
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Govt Employees' DA Hike: Punjab Employees Call For Maha Bandh on Aug 27, Offices, Transport to be Disrupted
Punjab may witness a disruption in government operations on Thursday as over 3 lakh government employees and more than 4 lakh pensioners stage a statewide strike demanding payment of pending DA (Dearness Allowance) dues.The employees of various departments are expected to go on a strike, impacting normal functioning of government services in several areas of the state.Punjab BJP backs the call
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