Bengaluru, Dec 12 (TIWN) The talks between the transport union leaders and Karnataka government held here failed to end the standoff between the two parties as transport employees continued their strike for a second day on Friday pressing for various demands resulting in suspension of services.

The transport unions' by inviting the recognised employees union and not inviting those who had called for strike led to day-long confusion and forcing the Karnataka government to list out all those leaders who had called for flash strike since Thursday.  This strike has received a strong support from farmers unions also.  After the first round of meeting with the union leaders and officials concerned here, Deputy Chief Minister Lakshman Savadi said that they had invited union leaders who are officially heading recognised unions of these corporations.  "We invited them and held talks as per the Supreme Court guidelines. But we have taken corrective steps by inviting those leaders who have called this strike on Saturday, " he said.