Ludhiana, Sept. 18 -- The Joint Action Committee of teachers and pensioners will gherao the Ludhiana residence of cabinet minister Hardeep Singh Mundian on Sunday, protesting what it called the Punjab government's failure to resolve their long-pending demands.

Several government school teachers are expected to participate in the protest. Dharamjeet Singh Dhillon, district president of the Lecturer Cadre Union, said a large number of government school teachers would join the demonstration.

The protesters said 18% dearness allowance remained pending and alleged that the Old Pension Scheme had not been implemented despite assurances. They have also sought payment of Sixth Pay Commission arrears and implementation of the 2.59 multiplication...