In Nadiad, the struggle of cleanliness workers has reached a critical point. For the past two days, these workers have halted cleaning operations, leading to garbage piling up at various dumping points. Early this morning, the Deputy Commissioner arrived at the site with some workers to collect trash near Paras Circle. However, they faced strong opposition from striking cleanliness workers and their union leaders, who protested against the attempt to resume work.
Reports indicate that the municipal corporation decided to outsource cleaning staff to a modern agency. This decision has met with fierce resistance from existing employees. The cleanliness workers have been fighting for their rights for two days, refusing to work amidst the garbage that has accumulated around the city.
Today, Deputy Municipal Commissioner Rudresh Hudal arrived at the dumping point with machinery and some workers to start collecting garbage. As soon as they began, the striking workers and union leaders arrived and stopped the operations. The local police were also present at the scene to manage the situation.
A tense discussion lasted for about an hour between the workers and the Deputy Commissioner regarding the garbage collection. The Deputy Commissioner urged the workers to wait for an official meeting at 11:30 AM to discuss their concerns, but the workers remained firm in their decision not to allow any cleaning to take place until their demands were addressed. The police made attempts to mediate, but the workers stood united in their refusal.
After long discussions, workers agreed to resume garbage collection under certain conditions. However, the strike has left all markets and public areas in Nadiad overflowing with waste. The situation has raised concerns among locals about public health and environmental hygiene.
Additionally, the municipal corporation initiated a cleanliness campaign in wards 4 and 5. However, there were reports that cleaning equipment was not available at the start of the campaign. The Deputy Commissioner has issued a notice to the sanitary supervisor for failing to provide the necessary tools. This has sparked demands for regular transfers of sanitary supervisors and more effective oversight of their work.
During the cleanliness campaign, officials also urged citizens to cooperate by not littering in public spaces. A recent incident highlighted the issue when an official stopped a woman from throwing trash in public and encouraged her to support the cleanliness efforts.
As Nadiad grapples with this protest, the local government faces pressure to resolve the conflict and ensure that cleanliness is maintained across the city. The striking workers are determined to fight for their rights, while the community watches closely, hoping for a swift resolution to this pressing issue.
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