Protest Outside Hindustan Zinc Plant in Udaipur: 1,000 L&T Workers Demand Pending Bonus

Udaipur, November 12, 2026 (Daily Udaipur): Tension prevailed outside the Hindustan Zinc plant in Udaipur after around 1,000 workers associated with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) staged a protest demanding timely salary payments and their pending Diwali bonus.

The workers alleged that they had not received their salaries on time or been paid the promised bonus despite Diwali being a major festival. They claimed that the company was offering only a box of soan papdi in the name of a bonus, which they considered an inadequate gesture.

Angry over the issue, the workers stopped work and gathered outside the Hindustan Zinc gate, raising slogans against the management.

Workers Say Bonus Promise Made on November 6 Was Not Fulfilled

The workers had also staged a protest on November 6, before Diwali, demanding payment of the bonus. During that demonstration, the company management reportedly assured them that the bonus would be paid.

However, the workers said the promised payment had still not been made. This led hundreds of workers to gather outside the plant gate again on Thursday and demand immediate action.

Management officials repeatedly tried to pacify the protesters, but their efforts did not resolve the situation.

INTUC Leader’s Arrival Adds to Tension

During the protest, Mangilal Ahir, acting president of INTUC, arrived at the site in a car.

According to allegations, he took out a stick from inside the vehicle after getting out. This further angered the workers, and a situation involving pushing and shoving developed at the spot.

As tensions increased, police from Pratapnagar police station reached the location and tried to bring the situation under control.

Workers Give Management Deadline Until November 20

Several public representatives also reached the protest site, including Gudli Panchayat Sarpanch Dinesh Dangi, Congress leader Chunnilal Dangi and BJP leader Nandlal Ved.

They held discussions with the workers and the management to resolve the dispute.

Following the talks, the workers gave the management a deadline of November 20 to clear the pending bonus payments. They warned that if the payment is not made by the specified date, they will launch a more intense protest.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Why did L&T workers protest outside the Hindustan Zinc plant in Udaipur?

The workers protested over alleged delays in salary payments and non-payment of their Diwali bonus.

2. How many workers participated in the protest?

Around 1,000 workers associated with L&T were reported to be involved in the protest.

3. What did the workers allege about the Diwali bonus?

They alleged that the company had not paid the promised bonus and was offering only a box of soan papdi instead.

4. When did the workers first protest over the bonus issue?

The workers had staged an earlier protest on November 6, before Diwali.

5. What happened when Mangilal Ahir arrived at the protest site?

According to allegations, the INTUC acting president took a stick out of his car, after which tensions increased and pushing and shoving reportedly occurred.

6. Which police station responded to the protest?

Police from Pratapnagar police station reached the spot and attempted to control the situation.

7. Which public representatives reached the protest site?

Gudli Panchayat Sarpanch Dinesh Dangi, Congress leader Chunnilal Dangi and BJP leader Nandlal Ved were among those who reached the location.

8. What deadline have the workers given to the management?

The workers have given the management until November 20 to pay the pending bonus. They have warned of an intensified protest if the demand is not met.