Bengaluru minister Krishna Byre Gowda faces backlash over remarks on pourakarmikas, activists demand apology

Deccan Herald 5 h India

Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda's remarks questioning the attendance of pourakarmikas (municipal workers) during an inspection of sanitation works in the city have triggered criticism from activists, workers’ organisations and citizens, who have demanded an apology and greater sensitivity towards civic workers.

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