Transport Strike Ends: Central Govt, Union Reach Agreement
Resolution reached between Central Government and Transport Union, ending a three-day disruptive strike.
DESK – After intensive negotiations lasting over two hours late Tuesday night, the Central Government and the Transporter Union have reached an agreement, effectively ending a three-day strike that significantly disrupted normal life.
The strike, involving buses, trucks, and other vehicles, prompted the government to intervene and offer assurances to the striking unions and drivers.
Balbir Singh, Chairman of All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), addressed the concerns of drivers involved in hit and run cases, emphasizing that their concerns were also the union’s concerns.
He revealed that the AIMTC had already communicated these concerns to the Government of India on December 28.
Singh assured drivers that the 10-year-old law mentioned in section 106(2) has not been implemented and promised to prevent its future implementation, inviting drivers to resume work without fear.
The meeting, chaired by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, led to a statement from the Transport Association announcing the resolution of all issues.
The association confirmed that the 10-year imprisonment and fine stipulated by the new law would not be applicable.
Furthermore, the implementation of any new rules will be done after consulting the association.
Amrit Lal Madan, President of the AIMTC, stated that the government has assured that the contested law will not be applied and, if considered in the future, will not be implemented without consulting the organization.
He appealed to the striking truckers to end the strike and return to work.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has also called a meeting, putting the new law on hold temporarily.
This move by the government and the Transport Union marks a significant step towards resolving the conflict and restoring normal transportation services.
