More than 1000 contract Powrakarmikas protested at BBMP head office on Womens’ Day. BBMP finally agreed to weekly off , direct payment of wages from BBMP for workers, and assured that arrears and revised wages will reach workers within a month.
Major political parties ignore rights and welfare of street vendors. Complete silence from all parties on bringing the Street Vendors Law into effect is unfortunate, says Street Vendors Federation.