Transporters strike enters day three, goods supply impacted

October 03, 2015 11:30

Transporters continued their nation-wide strike for the third consecutive day today, disrupting supply of goods to various parts of the country.

However, the government refused to budge on their demand for scrapping the present toll system.

Supply of essential goods such as milk, vegetables and medicines has been kept out of the purview of the indefinite strike, called by the apex transporters body, the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC).

According to reports from states including Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, goods supply was impacted.

"For toll barrier-free India, our members will stage a peaceful dharna at Jantar Mantar today. We will continue our strike till the government comes out with some practical solution to our problem. We are not against paying toll, but we are demanding it in an annualised form," AIMTC President Bhim Wadhwa said.

However, the government has refused to budge from its stance and said it cannot scrap the toll collection system.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

In Pictures - Classic Kohli, Patidar power RCB to 241/7 vs PBKS

IMAGES from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru played in Dharamsala on Thursday

TMC 'stings' BJP over Sandeshkhali, moves EC with video

TMC's Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose submitted a letter to the Election Commission on Thursday.

Air India Express cabin crew call off strike; no sacking of staffers

Both parties will discuss the issues and there will be a meeting again on May 28, he said.

GT coach backs skipper Gill despite runs woes

Purist Kirsten wants balance between bat and ball; backs under-pressure Gill

Population rise not religion-linked, Muslim fertility rate lowest: NGO

In a statement, the Population Foundation of India said it is deeply concerned about recent media reports "misreporting" the findings from the study to spread alarm regarding the growth of the Muslim population in the country.