As the dialogue between the state government and a section of protesting Uttar Pradesh power department employees failed to yield any result, the protesting employees went on a 72-hour-long strike beginning at 10 pm Thursday, while alleging discrepancies in their promotion, pension and salary, among other issues.
The government, however, warned of action against the striking employees under the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) if the strike creates problems for the public and sacking of contractual workers if they do not return to work. The government further warned of invoking the National Security Act (NSA) against those threatening other employees or damaging public property during the protest.
