Over 3 lakh Punjab govt employees continue mass leave on day-3 as talks fail; bus staff extend strike indefinitely

​In a significant display of frustration, over three lakh employees of the Punjab government took mass casual leave, demanding the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme and the regularization of contractual staff. The transport sector joined the strike, causing widespread disruptions in bus services. Employee representatives engaged in talks with the government, yet the lack of agreements showcases a growing rift in their relationship. In a significant display of frustration, over three lakh employees of the Punjab government took mass casual leave, demanding the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme and the regularization of contractual staff. The transport sector joined the strike, causing widespread disruptions in bus services. Employee representatives engaged in talks with the government, yet the lack of agreements showcases a growing rift in their relationship.