State Employees stage vehicle march in Mohali against Punjab Govt, demand resolution of pending issues
Babushahi Bureau
Mohali (Punjab), May 22, 2026: A large-scale vehicle and motorcycle march was carried out in Mohali today under the leadership of the Joint Employees Front Punjab, bringing traffic to a standstill across several phases of the city and marking a strong protest against the Punjab government’s policies.
The march began from the Punjab Mandi Board office in Phase-11 and passed through Phases 10, 9, 8, 7, 3B2, 4, and 5, with participation from employees, pensioners, and representatives of various departments from Chandigarh, Mohali, and Punjab.
During the demonstration, protesters raised slogans and carried banners highlighting their demands and alleged anti-employee policies of the government. They also launched an awareness campaign among the public regarding pending issues affecting employees and pensioners.
Leaders of the Joint Employees Front Punjab stated that long-pending demands such as dearness allowance arrears, restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), implementation of ACP benefits, regularisation of contractual employees, and release of salary arrears remain unresolved, leading to widespread resentment among employees.
They accused the government of repeatedly making promises without delivering concrete solutions, saying employees have been forced to continue their struggle due to prolonged neglect of their legitimate demands.
A major political appeal was also made during the march, where leaders urged the public not to vote for the Aam Aadmi Party in the upcoming elections and instead support parties that have previously addressed employee and public welfare issues. They stated that the movement represents not only employee rights but also broader democratic and social justice concerns.
The protest was led by convenor Sukhchain Singh Khaira, who reiterated that the agitation would continue and intensify if the government fails to accept their demands.
The leaders warned that the movement would be expanded further if no resolution is reached, stating that future protests would be more aggressive in scale.
Representatives from multiple employee unions, including Punjab Secretariat associations, directorate-level bodies in Chandigarh and Mohali, outsourced employees, sanitation workers, and Home Guard associations, participated in large numbers.
The march also saw participation from leaders who recently resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party employee wing, further strengthening the protest movement.