Workers at the Bihar State Food Corporation (SFC) godown in Bachhwara block, Begusarai district, continued their indefinite strike for the third consecutive day on Wednesday. Under the banner of the 'All Food and Allied Shramik Union (AITUC)', the laborers are protesting for the payment of pending arrears, deposit of Provident Fund (PF) amounts into their accounts, and the disbursement of four months of outstanding wages. The strike has brought all foodgrain lifting and maintenance operations at the godown to a complete halt, impacting the food supply chain.

The striking workers have accused departmental officials of dictatorial behavior. They highlighted that despite clear orders from the High Court, arrears from 2010 and 2012 have not been paid to date. Furthermore, arrears from 2022 to 2026 are also pending. The laborers stated that despite working tirelessly day and night, they have not received their wages for the past four months, leading to a situation of starvation for their families. They also alleged that PF amounts are not deposited into their accounts even after work is completed, which is a significant concern for their future.

The workers have warned that if the department fails to take positive action on their demands soon, they will continue their indefinite strike and gherao (surround) the Begusarai district headquarters. They emphasized that departmental officials would be solely responsible for any strong protests that might occur. A large number of workers, including Sanoj Kumar Yadav, Phuchhar Paswan, Ganesh Mahto, Deepak Kumar, Manoj Paswan, Bhola Paswan, Vishwanath Paswan, Tuntun Paswan, Bindu Rai, and Ritesh Kumar, are participating in this protest, united in their demands.