New Delhi: In a resolute transfer, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi threw his help behind the multitude of transporters and autorickshaw drivers at present protesting towards the not too long ago enacted regulation on hit-and-run incidents. Expressing unwavering solidarity with the protesting truck drivers, Rahul Gandhi took to social media platform X (previously Twitter) to underscore the federal government’s persistent onslaught on democratic values. He criticized the Centre for formulating legal guidelines with out participating in dialogue with each the opposition and the teams instantly affected.
“In the course of the suspension of over 150 MPs, the federal government enacted a regulation towards the spine of the Indian economic system, probably yielding detrimental penalties, particularly for drivers,” Rahul Gandhi remarked.
बिना प्रभावित वर्ग से चर्चा और बिना विपक्ष से संवाद के कानून बनाने की ज़िद लोकतंत्र की आत्मा पर निरंतर प्रहार है।
जब 150 से अधिक सांसद निलंबित थे, तब संसद में शहंशाह ने भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था की रीढ़, ड्राइवर्स के विरुद्ध एक ऐसा कानून बनाया जिसके परिणाम घातक हो सकते हैं।
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— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 2, 2024
Highlighting the potential influence on low-income teams, he warned that the brand new hit-and-run regulation might considerably disrupt their livelihoods. The Congress chief additionally voiced concern in regards to the regulation’s potential misuse, which might inadvertently strengthen the ‘restoration mechanism’ related to organized corruption.
Criticising the Centre over the brand new hit-and-run regulation, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi stated that the protesting truck drivers are very involved in regards to the enhance in punishment of rash & negligent driving in new prison legal guidelines. The AIMIM MP stated that the continued protests have introduced Hyderabad to a standstill whereas urging PM Narendra Modi to make crucial adjustments in te controversial regulation.
Protesting truck drivers are very involved about enhance in punishment of rash & negligent driving in #NewCriminalLaws. The protest has introduced Hyderabad to a standstill. @narendramodi should make crucial adjustments. pic.twitter.com/PgXUVAlaAJ
— Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) January 2, 2024
The New Hit-And-Run Regulation: Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS)
Beneath the not too long ago launched BNS, changing the Indian Penal Code, drivers liable for a severe highway accident by negligent driving, who then flee with out reporting to the authorities, might face punishments of as much as 10 years in jail or a tremendous of Rs 7 lakh. This marks a considerable enhance from the earlier two-year punishment beneath the IPC.
Transporters’ Grievances And Protests Throughout States
Transport operators argue that the regulation discourages drivers and will lead to unjust punishments. They specific issues about potential mob violence when making an attempt to move the injured to hospitals and demand the repeal of the regulation.
All India Motor & Items Transport Affiliation President, Rajendra Kapoor, said, “Our solely demand from the federal government is that choices ought to be made after consultations with stakeholders. There have been no discussions, no consultations.”
Protests Throughout The Nation
Protests have erupted throughout states, with personal bus and truck drivers implementing a ‘chakka jam’ in Madhya Pradesh and staging demonstrations in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. In Nagpur, lengthy queues at petrol pumps on Tuesday mirrored the influence of the continued protests.
Whereas addressing the state of affairs, Kapoor asserted, “Protest can by no means result in an answer. We’ve got full religion that the federal government will maintain conversations with our members and make crucial amendments based mostly on our suggestions.” A digital assembly and subsequent press convention are deliberate to disclose the affiliation’s future plan of action.
