Ludhiana, June 21 -- Offering temporary relief to thousands of NEET aspirants, Punbus and PRTC contractual workers on Saturday postponed their proposed June 22 strike by two days. The union, however, announced a statewide strike from June 24 to 26 and threatened a protest outside the chief minister's residence over unresolved employee issues.

The proposed agitation is likely to affect bus services across Punjab, including operations originating from Ludhiana, one of the state's busiest transport hubs.

Union leaders said responsibility for any disruption would rest with the state government and the transport department.

The decision to defer the protest was taken during a state committee meeting of the Punjab Roadways, Punbus and PRTC C...