Raebareli Lekhpals Launch Strike Over Pending Demands
Lekhpals in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, have launched a work boycott, halting essential services like land surveys and certificate issuances.
The administrative machinery in Raebareli has come to a grinding halt as Lekhpals across all tehsils in the district initiated a massive work boycott on Saturday. The strike is a direct response to what the workers describe as the administration's persistent failure to address their long-standing grievances.
Demonstrators gathered in large numbers at various tehsil premises early Saturday morning, turning the administrative hubs into sites of intense protest. As slogans echoed through the corridors of power, the strike signaled a significant breakdown in the local revenue-related operations.
Essential Public Services Hit by Boycott
The decision to strike is set to create a massive backlog for citizens relying on tehsil services. With the Lekhpals refusing to perform their duties, several critical administrative functions have been brought to a near standstill, including:
- Issuance of vital certificates: Residents will face delays in obtaining income, caste, and residence certificates.
- Land Record Management: Necessary amendments to khatoni (land records) have been suspended.
- Field Operations: Land surveys and the resolution of ongoing land disputes are currently at a complete impasse.
Protestors Warn of Intensified Action
The Lekhpals expressed deep frustration over the lack of concrete action from the authorities. According to the protestors, their demands have been ignored for an extended period, leaving them with no choice but to resort to industrial action to make their voices heard.
Pradeep Patel, the President of the Sadar Tehsil Lekhpal Association, issued a stern warning to the district administration. He emphasized that the current boycott is only the beginning, stating that the protest will intensify if their demands are not settled promptly.
"The responsibility for any further escalation lies solely with the administration," Patel noted, as the association vowed to continue the work boycott until a permanent resolution is reached.
As the stalemate continues, the situation in Raebareli remains fluid. The district administration is now under immense pressure to negotiate a settlement to prevent further disruption to public services and maintain law and order at the tehsil levels.