Ludhiana, Dec. 2 -- Power and essential public services in Ludhiana are set to face significant disruptions as outsourced workers from various government departments have announced a three-day strike from December 2 to 4.

The protest, led by Theka Mulazam Sangharsh Morcha Punjab, aims to address long-standing demands for job security, fair wages and regularisation of outsourced employees. In addition, workers are protesting against ongoing outsourcing and privatisation policies, which they argue threaten their livelihoods and job security.

Impact of strike

The strike will particularly affect power services in Ludhiana, including fault repairs, complaint redressal, meter installations, and other critical operations. Outsourced workers d...