New Delhi, Apr 15: The nationwide indefinite strike by truckers, demanding stable fuel prices and fewer levies, today entered the second day, threatening to cripple the country's delivery network.
The protest, called by All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) - largest truckers' union with 2.7 million vehicles in its fold - has raised fear over shortages and hike in prices of perishables such as vegetables, fruits and milk.
"The strike is total. We will not resume operations till
our demands are met," AIMTC Secretary General J M Saksena told
a news agency here.
The strike could cost businesses Rs 20,000 crore a day
while truckers might lose Rs 1500 crore daily.
The union's demands include putting an end to frequent
hike in diesel prices, immunity from a planned value added
tax, repeal of an order to scrap 15-year-old trucks and the
fixing of minimum freight rates.
Bureau Report
