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Strike means to stop the duty or the movement of vehicles by a group in opposition to something. Strikes are organised in different sectors due to different reasons. Different political sides and institutions  go on strikes to fulfill their demands. In our country, there are strikes in offices, industries, educational institutions and highways . A strike may give some positive outcomes but it mostly has negative effects on the society.

In the present situation, it has become a major problem in our society and nation. Strikes in educational institutions badly affect the students. They disturb their studies and make them frustrated. Strikes in offices affect the services that they provide. When there is a strike in service sectors like ambulance and fire brigade it will be very difficult for the common people.

Similarly, strikes in transportation sectors leave the passengers in the middle of their journey. Goods cannot be transported. Hence, prices of goods go up. There will be scarcity of goods. This will also encourage black marketing.

Sometimes the strikes turn violent. Burning tires in the name of strike has become a common practice. Breaking the glasses of vehicles and destroying public property is also being practised. This leads to the destruction of property and lives of innocent people.

Strike is the major problem in country. So, it should be avoided as far as possible. To avoid strikes, people need to develop their belief in having peaceful talks. A demand should be raised peacefully and talks should be held to solve the problems.