Truckers’ strike creating hardships to people : Apni Party President

Srinagar, Jan 2: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today urged the central government on Tuesday to engage in dialogue with the truckers who are on strike against the newly passed law related to hit-and-run road accident cases involving the drivers of commercial vehicles.

Pertinently, the new law, Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), says that neglecting drivers can face punishment of up to 10 years or a fine of Rs seven lakh.

In a statement Bukhari expressed concern over the ongoing nationwide strike by truckers, as it has begun causing hardships for the common people across the country.

Bukhari said, “The nationwide strike by the truckers has started creating problems for the general public. Fuel pumps are running dry due to the lack of supply. There might be a shortage of other essentials as well if the issue with the protesting transporters is not resolved amicably soon.”

He urged the union government to hold talks with the stakeholders as soon as possible so that the chaos is over. He said, “I request the union government to engage in talks with the protesting transporters without any delay so that the strike is called off and the present uncertainty is resolved.”