Posted 1/2/2024, 4:57:31 PM
Truckers Call Off Nationwide Strike After Government Agrees to Consultation on Proposed Hit-and-Run Law
- Truckers end nationwide strike after government promises consultation before implementing hit-and-run law
- Law would mandate up to 10 years jail and Rs 7 lakh fine for hit-and-run causing death
- Truckers worried about steep penalties and risk of misuse
- Protests had spread across multiple states, sparking fears of shortages
- Government says new law not implemented yet, will consult stakeholders before finalizing