Opposition Criticizes Haryana Government Over Sanitation Workers' Strike
Chandigarh: Congress, INLD slams state government on sanitation workers stir
Hindustan Times
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The Congress party and Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) have criticized the Haryana government for neglecting contractual sanitation workers, leading to a sanitation crisis in cities. With about 40,000 workers on strike for 11 days, they demand immediate talks and better working conditions.
- 01Opposition parties accuse Haryana government of neglecting sanitation workers' issues.
- 02Approximately 40,000 contractual sanitation workers have been on strike for 11 days.
- 03The strike has led to significant sanitation issues, including garbage accumulation and blocked sewer lines.
- 04Former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda supports the workers' demands and criticizes the government's inaction.
- 05INLD leader Sampat Singh calls for the abolition of the contract system and better safety measures for workers.
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The Congress party and the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) have condemned the Haryana government's handling of the ongoing strike by 40,000 contractual sanitation workers, who have been protesting for 11 days. This strike has resulted in significant public inconvenience, with garbage piling up in cities and blocked sewer lines. INLD patron Sampat Singh criticized the government's 'Swachh Bharat' and 'Smart City' initiatives as ineffective slogans. Former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda echoed these sentiments, stating that the sanitation situation is dire and poses health risks due to accumulated waste and rain. Singh also highlighted that sanitation workers have not received their April salaries, leading to financial distress for many families. He urged the government to regularize these workers and provide them with safety kits, while also calling for posthumous recognition and financial support for the families of two fire service employees who died on duty.
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The ongoing strike has led to severe sanitation issues in Haryana, affecting public health and daily life in cities.
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