The Bengaluru Chalo protest, planned for January 29, has been postponed to January 30. This change comes after the death of veteran trade union leader H.V. Anantha Subbarao on Wednesday. Mr. Rao was a key figure in the labour movement with over 60 years of experience. He was closely linked to the Joint Action Committee of Trade Unions that called the protest. The protest aims to highlight long-standing unpaid wages and service issues for workers in four State-run transport corporations. Central to their demands is the non-payment of 38 months of salary arrears. The wage revision was due from January 1, 2020, but only implemented from March 1, 2023. Union leaders say this delay caused serious financial troubles for drivers and conductors who kept working during the pandemic without higher pay. Apart from arrears, unions want a new four-year wage deal starting January 1, 2024. They also want improvements in work conditions, reduced staff shortages, and better talks with the government on key issues. The postponement shows respect for Mr. Rao's legacy while keeping focus on workers’ urgent demands.