The Bihar Revenue and Land Reforms Department has issued a statement dismissing recent news reports that stated the strike by terminated special survey contract employees had concluded. These reports indicated a meeting with the Chief Secretary had resulted in an agreement to consider some of the workers’ demands. The department has labeled the news as factually incorrect and misleading. They explained that the reported ‘meeting’ was not an official meeting. The Chief Secretary was engaged in discussions with legislators, during which one union representative attempted to raise the strike issue. The Chief Secretary made it clear that the department’s prior decisions remained in effect, and no personal guarantees were provided. The department is emphasizing the importance of verifying information through reliable sources and avoiding false information.
Bihar Government Dismisses Claims of Settlement with Striking Contract Workers
