BENGALURU: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to attend a massive protest rally in Bengaluru on August 5 against alleged vote theft by the BJP in the Lok Sabha elections. The rally is likely to be affected by the strike called by the state transport corporation employees, which has put the government and authorities on high alert.
The Congress has called for a massive protest against the alleged vote theft, and Rahul Gandhi’s participation is expected to draw large crowds. However, the strike by transport employees, which is scheduled to begin on August 5, may affect the rally.
The government has requested the transport department officials to arrange over 1,000 additional buses to transport people to the rally, in case the striking employees refuse to operate buses.
The authorities are now scrambling to find alternative solutions to transport people to the rally. Officials from the four corporations are holding meetings to find ways to mitigate the impact of the strike. The transport department has also invited private vehicle operators to a meeting to discuss possible arrangements. Meanwhile, the government is worried that it will be impossible to organise crowds if buses are not sent to the respective districts.
If a strike goes ahead as planned, the authorities plan to use private buses to transport people. The government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the rally is successful, but the strike has added an element of uncertainty.
