MIXED RESPONSE TO TRUCKERS' CALL
FOR STRIKE
AVAILABILITY
OF ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES NOT AFFECTED
The ‘Chakka Jam’ by the All
India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) from 6 AM on 14th
April, 2003 has had a mixed response throughout the country. All
the States/UTs have informed that availability of essential commodities
has not been affected. No untoward incident has been reported
on the second day of the strike.
The Ministry of Road Transport
and Highways had invited AIMTC for discussions. Two rounds of
discussions were held on 7th April and 11th
April, 2003. The Ministry reiterates its offer to AIMTC for holding
further talks.
