MUMBAI: More than 100 Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporations (MSRTC) the workers burst into the complex of Sharad Pawarthe place of residence of Silver oak wood on Friday, throw chappals, shoes and rocks and chant slogans against NCP director for “failing to resolve grievances” of state bus company workers, who had been on strike for five months. The protest came a day after Bombay HC asked workers to return to work by April 22. Local police then moved the protesters out by bus. Golden Gate police. NCP State Home Secretary Dilip Walse Patil ordered an investigation.
Police said more than 100 protesters were arrested for rioting, obstructing public officials and conspiracy. A policeman was injured in the incident. Police arrested lawyer Gunratna Sadavarte, who appeared for unions MSRTC, for instigating the protesters.
Efforts by MP Supriya Sule, daughter of Pawar, who was present at the mansion, to appease the protesters were deafening. She withdrew and then returned when NCP activists arrived and started chanting slogans in support of Pawar.
Pawar blamed the agitated workers’ leadership for “misleading” them. Sule later told the media that the workers should sit down peacefully and discuss the issues. When asked what could trigger such a protest, she replied: “I don’t know. . . My house has been hacked and this is unfortunate. “She urged party workers not to be provoked.
Police said more than 100 protesters were arrested for rioting, obstructing public officials and conspiracy. A policeman was injured in the incident. Police arrested lawyer Gunratna Sadavarte, who appeared for unions MSRTC, for instigating the protesters.
Efforts by MP Supriya Sule, daughter of Pawar, who was present at the mansion, to appease the protesters were deafening. She withdrew and then returned when NCP activists arrived and started chanting slogans in support of Pawar.
Pawar blamed the agitated workers’ leadership for “misleading” them. Sule later told the media that the workers should sit down peacefully and discuss the issues. When asked what could trigger such a protest, she replied: “I don’t know. . . My house has been hacked and this is unfortunate. “She urged party workers not to be provoked.
