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Mohali Cleaners Strike Indefinitely Over Door‑to‑Door Waste Contract, Councilor Accused of Favoritism
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 05:10 PM
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Cleaners in Mohali have called an indefinite strike to protest the awarding of a door‑to‑door waste collection contract, alleging that a councilor granted the contract to a close associate for personal gain.
Cleaners employed by the Mohali municipal corporation have initiated an indefinite strike after the city council approved a door‑to‑door waste collection contract to a private entity. The workers say the contract was awarded without proper tendering and that the councilor in charge, Akali, favored a close associate for the deal.
The strike began on Monday and has halted regular waste collection in several wards, prompting complaints from residents about overflowing bins and unsanitary conditions. Municipal officials have yet to release a statement on the allegations or on how the contract was awarded.
The workers demand a transparent bidding process and the withdrawal of the contract until a fair procedure is conducted. They also call for an investigation into the councilor’s alleged conflict of interest.
The city’s administration has urged the strikers to return to work while it reviews the contract. However, the cleaners remain firm, stating that their livelihood and public health depend on a fair and accountable waste management system.
The strike began on Monday and has halted regular waste collection in several wards, prompting complaints from residents about overflowing bins and unsanitary conditions. Municipal officials have yet to release a statement on the allegations or on how the contract was awarded.
The workers demand a transparent bidding process and the withdrawal of the contract until a fair procedure is conducted. They also call for an investigation into the councilor’s alleged conflict of interest.
The city’s administration has urged the strikers to return to work while it reviews the contract. However, the cleaners remain firm, stating that their livelihood and public health depend on a fair and accountable waste management system.