Garbage Collection Stops In Bhopal As Over 1 Lakh Sanitation Workers Launch Statewide Strike Ahead Of Diwali; VIDEO Shows Waste Littered In New Market
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Garbage collection came to a halt in Bhopal on Wednesday as sanitation workers went on strike across Madhya Pradesh, demanding higher salaries and permanent jobs. More than 400 garbage collection vehicles remained parked, leaving waste uncollected from residential areas and markets. Garbage began piling up in several places, including New Market. Union leaders claimed…
Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, is grappling with a garbage crisis after over 400 sanitation vehicles were parked due to a state-wide strike by more than one lakh workers. The protest, initiated by the All India Sanitation Workers Trade Union, is demanding higher salaries, permanent jobs, and an end to the contract system.
The strike has left waste uncollected from residential areas and markets, including the New Market. Union leaders have warned that the strike will continue indefinitely if their demands are not met. The workers are seeking a minimum monthly salary of ₹25,000, permanent employment, government employee status, and compassionate appointment benefits. The disruption has caused significant inconvenience, with garbage piling up in various locations.
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