"We were forced to go on strike. If the government releases salaries in time, why do we go on strike," he added.

The breakthrough was reached during a conciliation meeting convened at the Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) in New Delhi on Thursday. 

The party’s MLAs and key office-bearers are also expected to be part of the protest. 

Rajasthan's petroleum dealers are initiating a two-day strike beginning Sunday, advocating for a decrease in VAT on petrol and diesel. Led by the Rajasthan Petroleum Dealers Association, the strike is scheduled from 6:00 a.m. on March 10 until 6:00 a.m. on March 12.

Government doctors in Haryana went on a strike on Friday to press their demands for formation of a specialist cadre and a reduction in the bond amount for postgraduate courses, impacting outpatient department (OPD) services in some hospitals.