Mumbai: The third day of the nationwide chakka jam called by All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) on Sunday saw the movement intensify, with more transport unions joining the stir at a local level .
State-, district- and taulka-level associations and unions and their members extended support to the movement on Sunday. “The industry has started to feel the pinch. ASSOCHAM quoted a loss of over ₹20,000 crore on the first day, which only multiplies with every passing day. Loss to the transport sector alone stands at nearly ₹12,000 crore over past three days,” Bal Malkit Singh, chairman, Core Committee, AIMTC, said.
Mr. Singh said AIMTC had sought the government’s intervention for a tangible solution. “We are firm that mere assurances will not suffice this time.”
Rallies, protests and dharnas were held at toll plazas and ports. “Transportation services to and from the port, refineries, harbours and movement from petrochemical units, white goods, FMCG, steel, coal, cement, granite, and other industrial units have been stopped. On Sunday, there has been no reconciliatory talks or indication from the government to resolve the issues with immediate tangible results. The movement will only intensify in days to come,” Mr. Singh said.
