The Federation of Karnataka State Lorry Homeowners and Brokers’ Affiliation on Tuesday withdrew its indefinite strike name after the federal government mentioned it launched Rs 244 crore in dues pending for transport operators beneath the flagship Anna Bhagya scheme.
“The federal government has given us in writing that the dues might be cleared within the subsequent two days. So we’ve determined to withdraw the strike,” mentioned G R Shanmugappa, president of the federation.
An order issued by the Division of Meals, Civil Provides, Shopper Affairs and Authorized Metrology, dated July 8, empowered the chief account officer of Bengaluru City zilla panchayat to launch 244.1 crore in dues for truck operators.
The protest, introduced by the federation on Monday, had threatened to disrupt the availability of subsidised foodgrains to ration retailers beneath the Congress authorities’s scheme benefiting low-income households, probably affecting meals safety in Karnataka.
The truck operators had halted rice transportation beneath the scheme, citing unpaid dues of Rs 260 crore from February to June 2025. Shanmugappa had claimed that 3,500–4,000 drivers had been affected, with some having pawned jewelry to fulfill gasoline and different bills and going through truck seizures by finance corporations.
The state authorities had promised funds to be made by June 19, however didn’t clear the dues. Individually, the federation additionally demanded the rollback of the Rs 5/litre diesel hike, abolition of toll plazas on 18 highways within the state, return of Rs 25-Rs 30 crore tender deposits, cancellation of the Rs 15,000 renewal price for older automobiles, and a 50 per cent low cost on fines.
The Opposition BJP has skilled weapons on the Congress authorities over the pending dues. Former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai mentioned, “The federal government has run out of cash they usually don’t have any cash to pay to the truck homeowners. The chief minister, deputy chief minister and your entire cupboard are busy saving their chairs. The federal government is lifeless and the individuals are ready to throw them out.”
