Sanitation workers affiliated with the Municipal Workers Union Haryana have officially called off their 37-day strike following a successful round of talks with the state government. The prolonged agitation, which had severely disrupted public hygiene and waste management services across various urban local bodies, ended on Friday evening. Sanitation staff resumed their regular duties on Saturday morning, launching intensive clean-up drives in Ambala and several other major towns across Haryana to clear the accumulated garbage on streets and residential areas.
Agreement Reached in High-Level Meeting With CM Nayab Saini
The stalemate between the striking municipal employees and the state administration came to an end after Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini held a crucial meeting with union representatives on Friday evening. During the discussions, Chief Minister Saini gave his formal approval to 16 key demands put forward by the union. Upon receiving official assurances on these issues, the leadership of the sanitation workers agreed to end their agitation immediately and return to work, bringing major relief to urban residents across the state.
Severe Impact on Public Hygiene Across Cities
Over the course of the 37-day protest, sanitation services had completely collapsed in urban pockets across Haryana. Waste continued to pile up along commercial markets, main thoroughfares, and neighborhood lanes, causing severe inconvenience to citizens. Prior to Friday's breakthrough, several negotiations had taken place between government officials and employee leaders, but the lack of a concrete agreement led workers to resume their strike repeatedly. The deadlock was finally broken when Chief Minister Saini personally intervened to resolve the grievances.
Union Leadership Expresses Gratitude to Supporters
Confirming the end of the strike, Sevaram Bohat, the State Vice President of the Municipal Workers Union Haryana, stated that the decision to return to work was taken after the state government agreed to their 16 charter demands. Bohat announced that all municipal workers were deployed back to their designated zones starting Saturday. He emphasized that the immediate priority for the workforce is to clear the backlogged waste and restore cleanliness in every municipality. Additionally, Bohat expressed gratitude toward the media and various political parties that extended their support to the union throughout the 37-day campaign.
Massive Sanitation Drives Launched in Municipal Areas
With the termination of the strike, municipal corporations, councils, and committees across Haryana have initiated large-scale cleanliness drives. In cities like Ambala, additional machinery and labor are being deployed to clear accumulated refuse dumps quickly. Sanitation worker representatives reassured the public that urban clean-up operations will proceed at full pace over the next few days to return civic sanitation levels to normal.
