Govt employees’ strike sees wide participation on Day 1; essential services largely unaffected

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Maharashtra government and semi-government employees launched an indefinite statewide strike Tuesday, with approximately 17 lakh workers participating across districts. Employee unions reported strikes in Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, and other cities, focusing on pension demands and recruitment issues. Essential services, including emergency healthcare and public transport, remained largely operational despite administrative disruptions in government offices and schools.

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