The agitation by railway employees that disrupted Mumbai’s suburban train services on Thursday has sparked outrage among commuter associations, who have condemned the strike as illegal and demanded strict action under the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA). Commuter groups are now also demanding a transparent probe into the Mumbra incident and Thursday’s rail accident, in which two people died and three were injured, as well as strict action against those responsible for paralyzing the city’s lifeline.

‘Strike Illegal And Irresponsible’: Commuter Leaders

Madhu Kotian, President of the Mumbai Railway Pravasi Sangh, criticized the railway worker union’s actions, calling the disruption “illegal and irresponsible.” He said, “The railway union’s agitation was illegal. They illegally st

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