Bengaluru: KSRTC Staff and Worker’s Federation started their indefinite strike from Sunday evening, demanding at least 30 per cent hike in their salaries and other perks. This will affect lakhs of commuters on Monday.

Meanwhile, in a clear sign that the government is not bending to the demands of BMTC and KSRTC workers, it has declared a holiday for schools and colleges across Karnataka for two days, starting Monday. Most private schools have also declared a holiday.

In Bengaluru Urban, Mysuru and most other districts, the schools and colleges will be closed on Monday and Tuesday. Some schools in Bengaluru announced holiday on Monday and said they would take a decision later on closing the institutions on Tuesday. Some private schools in the city had not sent out information to the parents about the closure, leaving the parents angry and confused.