Karnataka to begin RTC strike from tomorrow

Drivers and conductors of road transport corporations in Karnataka will begin a strike on wage-related issues from Wednesday, April 7. Meanwhile, the Karnataka government has warned them of strict action and ruled out any negotiations.

The government said that most of the demands by the employees have been addressed despite financial constraints due to COVID-19. The state government made it clear that their demand for implementation of the sixth pay commission report for the Road Transport Corporation workers cannot be fulfilled.

Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa appealed transport workers not to be adamant and attend work.



He said the government has made alternate arrangements by roping in private transport operators and seeking for deployment of more trains, aimed at addressing inconvenience caused to the general public, due to the strike.

"We have fulfilled eight out of your (workers) nine demands, we have to work together for the welfare of the people. Without giving room for the government to take strict measures, drop the strike and cooperate with the administration," he told reporters in Hubballi.

Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister held a meeting with the Chief Secretary and top Transport department officials on tackling the strike.