Truckers’ Strike Day 2: Protesters block roads across states
With the nationwide transportation strike entering its second day on Tuesday, vehicles lined up outside petrol pumps as fuel supply was impacted in cities across the country. The three-day strike was launched by truck, bus and tanker drivers to protest against the stringent jail and fine regulations under the newly-launched Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) for hit-and-run cases.
In Maharashtra, the state government has requested police to ensure an uninterrupted supply of petrol and diesel. Meanwhile, commuters in Madhya Pradesh encountered travel inconvenience on Tuesday due to ongoing strikes.
Due to the ongoing strike by fuel-tanker drivers, leading to limited supply of petrol and diesel in Chandigarh, the District Magistrate has imposed temporary restrictions on fuel sales at local stations. Effective immediately, two-wheelers will be able to get only 2 litres and four-wheelers 5 litres per transaction.
Since Monday, protestors have blockaded roads and highways across states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and MP. Concerned locals hurried to petrol pumps in various cities, fearing disruptions in fuel supply due to the agitation.