Ludhiana, July 27 -- Amid mounting frustration over the state government's alleged inaction, the Punjab Roadways, Punbus, and PRTC contractual workers Union has warned of an indefinite strike from July 29, threatening to halt all bus operations across the state if their long-pending demands are not met by July 28.

The announcement was made during a press conference held in Ludhiana on Sunday by union leaders Shamsher Singh Dhillon, state general secretary, and Jagtar Singh, state joint secretary. During this, the leaders expressed deep resentment over what they called repeated delays, empty assurances, and incomplete follow-ups on promises made by the Punjab government.

Voicing his frustration, Jagtar Singh said, "If our demands are not...