Yogi Adityanath's latest move - UP govt bans strike by employees in universities, colleges

In yet another significant step, Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday banned strikes by employees in universities and colleges.

Lucknow: In yet another significant step, Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday banned strike by employees in universities and colleges.

The Adityanath government banned any strike by employees in state universities and colleges till June 30 under the stringent Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA).

The period has been chosen keeping in mind the busy academic calendar as a number examinations are scheduled in these three months.