The indefinite strike of truck operators has interrupted the transport of goods throughout the State. A view of loading products in a truck in Chamarajpet in Bangalore on Wednesday. | Photo credit: Sudhakara Jain
The strike of truck operators in Karnataka entered its second consecutive day on Wednesday, after an installation meeting between Prime Minister Siddaramaiah and the representatives of the Lorre Federation of the state of Karnataka) at night.
The indefinite strike of truck operators has interrupted the transport of goods throughout the State. The main demands of striking truckers include a reversal of the recent increase in diesel prices and a reduction in toll charges on state roads.
The strike, headed by FKSLOA, has seen the participation of almost six Lakh Lorries, according to its president, Gr Shanmugappa. “Our demands are not negotiable. The strike will continue until the government retreated the increase in diesel prices and perform all ours and,” he said.
In Bangalore wholesale markets, merchants fear an impact on the supply chain. Shipments that come through merchandise trains are arriving in the city, and even those require that trucks be transported from the railroad stations to the markets, ”said Shailesh Ladhad, a Yeshwanthpur APMC Yard merchant. The Hindu.
Another merchant, B. Ravi Shankar, from the Yeshwanthpur APMC patio, urged the government to act quickly. “The State Government must find a solution of the IMEDIA.
In addition to the milk tank trucks, all categories of merchandise carriers, including vehicles that transport fuel, LPG cylinders, food grains, industrial products and construction materials, have been tasks outside the roads. The impact is felt not only within Karnataka but also in neighboring states.
With the trucks of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala also stopping the services to Karnataka, the interstate trade has been paralyzed. Dhazanj K., a merchant from the Madiwala market, described the situation as a complete logjam. “Hundreds of trucks bring fruits, vegetables, poultry and other goods to Bengaluru daily from Tamil Nadu. But now, most of them parked nearby points such as hosur and sathyamangalam. The supply chain is interrupted,” is interrupted. “
Talking with The Hindu, Transport Minister Reddy said that interstate transport has a success in tasks. “Yes, the trucks of other states have stopped arriving, which has created bottlenecks. However, the situation within the State remains manageable for now,” he said.
Mr. Reddy added that while the truck drivers demanded the elimination of toll charges in 18 locations on state roads, they did not raise similar concerns regarding the tolls collected by the National Road Authority of India (NHAI). “His protest is mainly addressed to the state government. I only thought that the increase in diesel prices is the result of central policies, they are not urging the center to act,” he said.
Hey also addressed the opposition of truckers to the implementation of a rule of the government of the Union that requires a position of ₹ 15,000 for the renewal of physical conditioning certificates. “This is a central government directive. However, the demands are only placed before the state government,” he said.
The minister assured that another round of discussions with the association will take place on Thursday in an effort to achieve a resolution.
Published – April 16, 2025 9:05 pm ist