About 2,000 petrol pumps run dry as truckers strike against new penal code

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on January 2, 2024
2,000 petrol pumps in western and northern India have run out of fuel stocks due to a truckers' strike. Heavy rush and long queues were witnessed at pumps in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Punjab. The strike may impact the supply of essential items like vegetables, fruits, and milk if extended. The strike is in...

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Published on January 3, 2024 -  02:05
Truckers Controversy Erupts: Truckers Protest Stringent Hit-and-Run Law in India| Oneindia
Controversy arises as the District Magistrate in Shajapur, MP faces backlash for his 'aukat' (stature) remark towards protesting truck drivers discussing the new hit-and-run law. The drivers expressed concerns over increased penalties. Protests ensued in multiple states, causing panic buying at petrol pumps. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge supported the truckers, accusing the government of penalizing the poor. The Home Ministry scheduled a meeting with truckers' representatives, while AIMTC chief assured that stringent provisions would not be immediately imposed after discussions with the Centre. #TruckersProtest #HitAndRunLaw #TransportUnions #ControversyInShajapur #RoadSafetyConcerns #AIMTCMeeting #GovernmentBacklash ~PR.282~ED.194~GR.121~HT.96~

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State in central India
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State in Western India
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State in northern India
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