But the effect of the lorry strike is clearly visible. The lorries began their strike from midnight on Sunday, but the private buses had begun their strike by Sunday night. In order to minimise the passengers’ inconvenience, only those private buses that had to set out after 9 pm stopped plying. As a result, there was a huge rush for government buses going to Shimoga, Uttara Karnataka, Hyderabad Karnataka and other regions.

The lorries had stopped beside the four-lane highway, affecting the transport of goods. Though the supply of essential items has not been hit, the strike - if it continues - will have a telling effect on the lives of the common people in Tumkur, which is a gateway to the capital.

Particularly for coolies, marketing of agricultural produce, distribution of cooking fuel, etc. With the gas supply already a problem in Tumkur city, the common man will definitely suffer if the protest continues for another two to three days.