Mysuru: A day after temporarily withdrawing their protest following State Government’s assurance to fulfil their demands, the Pourakarmikas, donned their green aprons and returned to work this morning to clear the city garbage that was rotting on the streets for the past two days.

Pourakarmikas were seen cleaning the surroundings of Devaraja Market, Boti Bazaar, Sayyaji Rao Road, Devaraja Urs Road and other main thoroughfares of the city. The workers were also seen collecting waste from individual residences, business establishments and hotels bringing huge relief to residents and hotel owners.

It may be recalled that the Pourakarmikas were on a State-wide stir demanding for abolition of contract system and a minimum wage of Rs. 18,000.

The Pourakarmikas, headed by former Chairman of State Safai Karmachari Commission Narayan, had staged a dharna at Bannappa Park in Bengaluru. Later, the Pourakarmikas withdrew their protest temporarily after the State Government assured to look into their demands within June 20.