In Bengaluru, many waste collectors not paid for four months
In Bengaluru, municipal waste collectors have gone unpaid for four months, sparking protests. Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda recently highlighted absenteeism among street‑sweeping pourakarmikas, which angered both the sweepers and other waste workers. The groups are now demanding a public apology from the minister for his remarks. The unpaid wages have left many families struggling, and union leaders say the delay violates labor regulations.