MSRTC Strike Disrupts Bus Services Ahead of Ganesh Festival

Bus services of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) were disrupted ahead of the Ganesh festival due to a strike by employees over salary-related demands. The strike, which started at midnight, affected 35 out of 250 bus depots across the state, posing travel challenges for festival-goers.

Bus services of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) faced disruptions on Tuesday, with a large section of its employees launching a strike over salary and other demands, officials reported.

The strike, initiated by an action committee of 11 trade unions starting midnight, completely halted operations at 35 of MSRTC's 250 depots statewide, according to a spokesperson. "Other depots are either fully or partially operational," the spokesperson noted.

The strike poses significant challenges for people wishing to travel to their native places for the 10-day Ganesh festival, a major celebration in Maharashtra. The action committee demands salaries comparable to state government employees after failed negotiations last month.

(With inputs from agencies.)