Garbage clearance has resumed in the state capital after Chief Minister Mohan Yadav assured workers of action on their demands.
Sanitation workers in Bhopal called off their three-day strike on Friday night following talks with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, according to The New Indian Express and ANI. The agitation, which began on November 3, had resulted in more than 2,500 tonnes of uncollected garbage across the city.
The strike was ended after intervention by Minister of State Krishna Gaur and discussions with officials including Bhopal Mayor Malti Rai and District Collector Priyank Mishra. Chief Minister Yadav has formed a committee including representatives of the workers' organisation to address their demands, with a one-month timeframe for initiating action, ANI reported.
The protesting workers had raised several demands, primarily an increase in monthly wages from Rs 10,000 or Rs 10,500 to Rs 25,000. Other demands included the regularisation of services, compassionate appointments, an end to the contract system, and improved medical facilities.
Maganlal Jhanjhot, state president of the sanitation workers' organisation, said the workers had raised their concerns directly with the Chief Minister. He stated that the Chief Minister assured them of action on their demands.
Following the resolution, Bhopal district administration officials joined workers to begin clearing accumulated waste, starting with Number 10 Market. The strike had caused significant disruption, with reports of uncollected waste in areas such as Char Imli, Kolar Road, and New Market.
