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Politics
Punjab CM to meet government employees ahead of scheduled Aug 27 maha bandh
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 10:34 AM
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The Punjab chief minister will hold talks with state employees as the government prepares for a statewide bandh scheduled for August 27.
The chief minister of Punjab announced that he will meet with government employees later this week to discuss concerns ahead of a planned statewide shutdown on August 27. The meeting is expected to take place in the state capital and will address issues raised by staff in various departments. Officials said the dialogue aims to ensure smooth functioning of essential services during the bandh.
The bandh, described as a "maha bandh," has been called by a coalition of trade unions and farmer groups demanding better implementation of recent agricultural policies. Authorities have warned that the strike could affect transport, education and public utilities across the state.
Punjab's administration has urged citizens to cooperate with law‑enforcement agencies and to avoid any disruption to critical services. The chief minister reiterated the government's commitment to resolve grievances through dialogue while maintaining public order.
The bandh, described as a "maha bandh," has been called by a coalition of trade unions and farmer groups demanding better implementation of recent agricultural policies. Authorities have warned that the strike could affect transport, education and public utilities across the state.
Punjab's administration has urged citizens to cooperate with law‑enforcement agencies and to avoid any disruption to critical services. The chief minister reiterated the government's commitment to resolve grievances through dialogue while maintaining public order.