Truck owners in Karnataka have halted the transportation of rice and food grains, disrupting the state government's flagship food security program, Anna Bhagya, due to unpaid dues dating back to February 2025. The strike by truckers has raised concerns over the continuity of the scheme, which relies on timely grain deliveries. The Karnataka government has faced criticism for emptying the state treasury and failing to make payments, with truckers reporting no payments received for six months. In response to the strike, the Karnataka government approved the release of Rs 244 crore to cover wholesale and retail profits as well as transportation costs for the period from February to May 2025, excluding the cost of additional rice. The president of the Karnataka Lorry Owners' Association confirmed the strike and the payment demands. Congress leaders defended the government's efforts, emphasizing the challenges in managing public welfare schemes, while opposition figures criticized the handling of funds and the resulting disruption.