Drivers’ Union Demands Pension and Local Hiring in Potka

Protest Held at Sohda Football Ground Over Pending Government Promises

Key Points:

• Drivers’ union seeks pension for those above 60 years
• Demands 75% local driver recruitment in private companies
• Treasurer alleges state failed to fulfill hiring pledge

JAMSHEDPUR – The Jharkhand Drivers’ Federation held a meeting on Sunday at Sohda Football Ground in Jadugoda under Potka, followed by a strong protest in support of their demands.

The federation demanded that the state government implement pension benefits for drivers aged above 60. They also insisted that private companies recruit at least 75 percent local drivers and extend other facilities to them.

Treasurer Jagmohan Pigua alleged that the state government had failed to honor its earlier promise. He said the commitment to ensure 75 percent local recruitment in private companies still remained unfulfilled.