Karnataka Municipal Employees Protest Over 7th Pay Commission Benefits, 20% Salary Cap, and 6,000 BBMP Vacant Posts

Municipal corporation employees across Karnataka staged protests and observed a mass holiday on July 8, 2025, to press for multiple demands. Employees from 10 municipal corporations, including those in Bengaluru, Belagavi, and Hubballi, participated in demonstrations at Freedom Park and other locations. Key demands include the extension of 7th Pay Commission benefits, amendments to recruitment rules, inclusion in health schemes such as KGID, GPF, Jyothi, and Sanjeevini, and early promotions for senior staff. Workers also protested against the government's decision to fix salaries at only 20% of revenue, demanding full salary payments amid economic losses attributed to current policies. The BBMP Employees and Engineers Welfare Association called for the withdrawal of the Logsafe attendance system, filling of 6,000 vacant posts, and an end to suspensions for minor reasons. The protests highlight ongoing dissatisfaction with labor conditions and government responses in Karnataka's municipal workforce.