Summary:
Only around 25% of the 4.80 lakh street lights in the city were functioning. The BBMP Electrical Contractors' Association decided to go on a strike after receiving no response to several requests to clear pending bills. They demanded payment of pending bills by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). Given the importance of street lights, we agreed to only operate them, but not do any repairs until all the bills are cleared. “We have been following up with BBMP officials, but got no response..