Mysuru: Strongly opposing the Central Government’s proposed decision to privatise the company, the employees of the Bharath Earth Movers Limited (BEML), Mysuru, will hold a day-long protest, ‘Hartal Divas,’ on May 30 from 6 am to 6 pm, said BEML Employees Association President N.K. Devadas here this morning.

Addressing press persons at Pathrakartara Bhavan, Devadas said that the similar protests would be held in Bengaluru, Shivamogga and Kolar where BEML had its branches.

The Association has also held talks with various labour organisations including CITU and AITUC, pro-Kannada organisations and farmer Associations seeking their support for the bandh (hartal) called on May 30. We have also met leaders of various political parties with a request to extend their support as well, he added.

BEML employees have decided to boycott their work on May 30 in protest. They will also organise a bike rally on May 27 to create awareness on the Hartal Divas.

Meanwhile, the Association also staged a protest in front of Sharadadevi Nagar Circle yesterday against proposed privatisation of BEML. The protesters also shouted slogans against the Central Government and requested Mysureans to lend their support for the cause.