An unlimited strike of truck operators disrupted the transport of goods throughout the state. View of loading goods on a truck in Chamarajpet in Bengalur on Wednesday. | PHOTO CREDIT: SUDHAKARA JAIN
The strike of the vehicle operators in Karnataka entered its second day on Wednesday after an inconclusive meeting between the main Minister Siddaramaiaha and representatives of the Karnataka State Federation State (FKSLOA), which took place on Tuesday evening.
An unlimited strike of truck operators disrupted the transport of goods throughout the state. The primary requirements of striking truckers include the return of the recent increase in diesel prices and reducing toll fees on state motorways.
The strike, headed by FKSLOA, recorded the participation of almost six trucks, according to his President Gr Shanmugappa. “Our requirements are unegeothabitants. The strike will continue until the government returns the price increase and meets all our requirements,” he said.
On the wholesale markets in Bengaluruu, traders fear the impact on the supplier chain. “There has not been any serious deficiency so far. But if the strike extends over the next two days, we will begin to feel a pinch.
Another trader, B. Ravi Shankar, from YESHWANTHPUR APMC YARD, urged the government to act quickly. “The state government must find a solution immediately. If it continues, it will not only have an impact on traders like us, but also disrupt the livelihood of thousands of people who depend on these markets for everyday earnings – loaders, helpers, small traders.
In addition to dairy tankers, all categories of carriers – including vehicles carrying fuel, LPG cylinders, food grains, industrial products and building materials were taken from roads. The impact is felt not only in the carnation, but also in neighboring countries.
With trucks from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala, the services are also stopped by Karnataka, an interstate trade was paralyzed. Dhanaraj K., Madiwal Market merchant, described the situation as a complete Logjam. “Hundreds of trucks bring fruit, vegetables, poultry and other goods to Bengalur daily from Tamil over the overhead.
In an interview with the Hindus Minister of Transport Ramaling Reddy, she said she had hit the international transport. “Yes, trucks from other countries have ceased to come, which has created narrow places. However, the situation in the state remains managed for now,” he said.
Mr. Reddy added that while Truckers demanded the removal of toll fees at 18 locations on state motorways, they did not cause similar concerns about the tolls selected by the National Motorway Office of India (Nhai). “Their protest is mostly focused on the state government. Although the increase in diesel prices is the result of central policies, they do not require the center to act,” he noted.
He also dealt with the opposition of truckers towards the implementation of the Union Government rule, which orders a fee for renewal of fitness certificates of 15,000 GBP. “It is a Central Government Directive. However, the requirements are only before the state government,” he pointed out.
The Minister assured that on Thursday the next round of discussions with the Association will be held in an effort to achieve a resolution.
Published – April 16 2025 9:05
