Bengaluru: The employees of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has called off their proposed strike.

The move came after the (BMRCL) submitted to the Karnataka High Court that they were ready to hold bilateral talks with the union members to deliberate on demands. The talks commence from March 26 for a period of one month and the meetings will be held thrice a week.

Meanwhile, members of the union noted that the court has not vacated the stay on Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA.)

“The court has not lifted stay on ESMA. It has directed the management to have bilateral talks with the union office bearers and solve the issues within 30 days from today. Until then, the strike is deferred. We will be participating in the meeting, where four members nominated by honorable high court will represent the union,” a union member said.