Thousands of employees from across the state have reached Shimla to gherao the assembly for the restoration of old pension scheme. The protesting workers have reached the gate of the assembly. The gate of the assembly has been locked. The situation remains tense. Urban Development Minister Suresh Bhardwaj has arrived to talk to the employees.
The protesters are shouting slogans. The police used water cannon to stop them near the 103 tunnel but the workers went ahead. Earlier, the police had stopped them near 103 tunnels by putting up barricades.
The workers sat on the road. The circular road is completely closed. Traffic has been diverted through Tutikandi bypass. At 10 o’clock in the morning, the workers gathered at the Tutikandi crossing and strategized for the gherao. The workers arrived with traditional folk instruments and drums.
When the employees raised slogans of Bharat Mata Ki Jai, the police stopped them. Heavy police force has been deployed. Tight security arrangements have been made.
The Chief Minister will preside over the cabinet meeting this evening. Efforts will be made to reach a consensus in this.