Employees of MLSU Continue Strike Demanding Implementation of Contractual Hiring Rules

Udaipur, Employees of Mohanlal Sukhadia University (MLSU) have announced an indefinite 24-hour strike starting tomorrow to demand the implementation of the Rajasthan Contractual Hiring to Civil Post Rules, 2022, and the issuance of service extension orders under the previous SFAB process.

Around 300 employees, led by the MLSU Employees Union (affiliated with Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh), have already been on strike for the past five days. They plan to stage a continuous day-and-night protest outside the administrative building, even during nighttime. A four-point demand letter has been prepared, which will be presented to the Vice Chancellor, who has returned to the university today.

Union President Narayanlal Salvi stated that the employees have not received their December salaries, and no work orders have been issued for January despite previous assurances. In fact, after a similar strike four months ago, the administration had promised to issue work orders by December 31 and establish rules for hiring contractual employees, explicitly stating they would not be placed under a placement agency. However, the administration has failed to honor these commitments, leaving employees frustrated.

The strike has disrupted all major operations, including issuing transfer certificates, migration certificates, and mark sheets, causing significant inconvenience to students and their families visiting from outstation areas. The university's library and laboratories remain closed, and critical administrative tasks are at a standstill.

Student leaders have also expressed solidarity with the striking employees. They warned that if the issues are not resolved by Tuesday, they will escalate the protest and enforce a complete shutdown of the university. The students assured employees that they stand united with them in this crisis, emphasizing the invaluable service employees have provided to students over the years.

This standoff reflects growing dissatisfaction among employees over unfulfilled promises and administrative delays, putting pressure on university authorities to address their demands promptly.