Transport employees and drivers protest towards the rise in jail phrases in ‘hit-and-run’ instances and go on strike
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Transport unions from throughout the nation will be a part of a protest at Jantar Mantar right here on Wednesday towards the brand new penal legislation on hit-and-run instances.
Kishan Verma, president of the All Dilli Auto-Taxi Transport Congress Union, stated the federal government ought to have consulted the stakeholders earlier than finalising these legal guidelines.
“We will hold a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar. These laws have the power to ruin families and are akin to capital punishment. Drivers don’t hit and run over people deliberately. Sometimes they flee the spot due to the fear of getting attacked by the people. Transport unions from across the country will be joining the protest,” Mr. Verma instructed PTI.
The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh will even take part within the protest on Wednesday and can host one other gathering at Rajghat on Thursday.
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“We will hold a peaceful gathering at Rajghat on Thursday. Unions cutting across party lines will be involved in these gatherings,” Rajendra Soni ofDelhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh stated.
Mr. Soni, who can also be related to the transport union of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, stated they are going to be compelled to go on a strike if an answer will not be reached.
Truckers have been protesting since Monday towards the stringent provision underneath the just lately enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) which imposes a punishment of as much as 10 years or a fantastic of ₹7 lakh if the driving force flees in a hit-and-run case with out informing the police.
The protest has additionally impacted provide of gasoline as motorists shaped lengthy queues outdoors petrol stations triggering a panic-buying spree.
Source: www.thehindu.com
