Vasai: The strike called by electricity employees to protest the potential privatization and restructuring of state power companies—Mahavitaran, Mahapareshan, and Mahanirmiti—has been called off after 36 hours. The decision was made on Friday following discussions with senior MSEDCL officials.

Strike Participation and Scale

The 72-hour strike, originally scheduled from October 9 to October 11, was called by seven of Mahavitaran's 23 unions across Maharashtra. In Vasai-Virar, a significant number of permanent and contract employees, representing 60 to 65% of the workforce, participated in the protest, gathering outside the Mahavitaran office in Vasai East.

Employee demands

The strike was launched in opposition to a range of issues:

. Restructuring: Concerns were raised about the rest

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