Bengaluru, 8 July

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya has publicly criticised the Congress-led State government, highlighting the dire financial state affecting contractors in the region. In a post on X' Surya described the situation as "deplorable," revealing that contractors are not only enduring harassment for "cut money" but are also experiencing significant delays in payments, some lasting years, rendering their projects financially unviable. He noted that the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is in its "worst state," with contractors reluctant to undertake any work, including basic maintenance like filling potholes.

In response to these issues, municipal employees from various corporations across the State staged a symbolic protest at Freedom Park in the City. Employees from the BBMP and ten other municipal corporations participated in the strike, voicing demands such as the withdrawal of the Log safe attendance system, the filling of 6,000 vacant positions, and the cessation of suspensions for minor infractions.

Protesters emphasised their commitment to providing essential services and called for improved benefits and job security from the State government.