Mumbai: The leader of the NCP Sharad Pawar has expressed displeasure on the ongoing Maharashtra Road Transport Transport (MSRTC) strike that entered the 19th day on Monday.
Pomar, who speaks in Nashik, said all the demands, except for one, which was presented by the union had been approved, but the strike occurred in the inconvenience of Lakh commuter, especially on the day of ‘Karthik Ekadashi’ when the lakh worshipers depend on the bus for the trip.
“People trust ST and employees who strike must ensure that trust is not damaged,” said Pawar.
He also said that the prime facie, the request for the merger is not right and there has been no consensus.
Meanwhile, BJP leaders continued to return to a striking trade union, while several leaders discussed protests at Azad Maidan.
The State Minister (Health) of Union (Health) Dr.
Bharati Pawar said that the suspension of ST employees was peaceful who attacked unfairly.
In the letter to CM Uddhav Thackeray, Pawar said the strike must be resolved peacefully.
While 2,053 workers remained suspended, nearly 7,000 other staff have now continued the task at MSRTC, a senior official announced on Monday.
About 85,000 employees, along with 28 different trade unions, still broke down because Deadlock continued for the 19th day on Monday.
However, the bus company managed to operate 51 buses at 15 routes on Monday, and transported 1,317 passengers in Maharashtra, said a spokesman.
“We hope more workers will continue the task because we don’t see the tip of the strike,” said a senior official.
Those who continue the task include 5,187 from the administrative branch, 1,415 from repairs and workshops and nearly 200 drivers and 100 conductors.
The strike will continue on Tuesday because talks between trade unions and the government have failed.
The 3 panel of members led by the Chief Secretary of Sitaram Kunte will hold a meeting on Tuesday in Mantalaya to hear the MSRTC Union complaint, said the source.