The stalemate between the agitating employees of four Road transport corporations (RTCs) and the government of Karnataka continued for the fourth consecutive day, the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka Lakshman Savadi has claimed that the opposition Congress was behind the strike of the RTC employees.
In the statement released by the office of Savadi, stated that a former Kodihalli Chandrashekher is leading the stike points in the state.
He stated that protesters are gullible and they gave been misled by the leaders like Chandrashekhar, who in turn is helping the opposition Congress party.
“It is a very clear case that all employees are aware of one thing — that they received salaries despite buses not being operated last year, when a pandemic broke out and due to which it was prolonged lockdown. There was no optimal workload on anyone despite this, the government paid their salaries without any deduction. They were able to lead a normal life in a year when the pandemic had disrupted everything,” he said.
“Already commuters are the worst sufferers who are cursing everyone. This should stop. Let employees agree to accept an eight per cent hike in their salaries instead of demanding implementation of the Sixth Pay Commission recommendations, which is not at all possible,” he reiterated.
Savadi added that the employees should listen to their conscience instead of listening to the leaders controlled by someone else.