Hoskote, July 20 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday alleged that small traders and street vendors in the State are facing problems due to the GST introduced by the BJP government at the Centre.

Speaking at an event organised here to distribute government benefits to the people, he said, "Notices are being issued to all those who are doing business of over Rs 40 lakh, and notices are being issued to tender coconut sellers, vegetable vendors, etc. This is the achievement of the Union government. The traders don't have to worry; we will take necessary actions to protect their interests."

Shivakumar said that the State government has made several appeals to the Centre for funds for the last two years.

"We have made ...