Odisha Drivers’ Mahasangh Strike To Continue

Bhubaneswar: The indefinite strike by the Drivers’ Ekta Mahasangh entered the third day and the association said that their strike will continue.

Association president Prasanta Menduli released a video confirming the continuation of agitation.

He said, “Our association is not happy with Chief Secy’s written assurance. Our agitation to continue until govt makes an announcement.”

Meanwhile, the Odisha Government has decided to resolve the various issues raised by the Odisha Driver Ekata Mahasangha within three months.

The decision to address the issues of the drivers’ association came following a meeting held under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena and other senior officers with the members of the drivers’ association on Thursday evening in the conference hall of the Lok Seva Bhawan.

“After discussion, it has been decided to resolve the demands of the Driver Ekata Mahasangha within three months,” the Office of the Chief Secretary informed. However, no comments have been received from the drivers association so far.

Members of the Mahasangh continued with their protests and pickets at important points along the state and national highways passing through Odisha on Friday. The agitating members of the Mahasang also blocked roads at some important junctions disrupting normal vehicular movement. According to reports, some members of the Mahasangh spent the night on the national highway as a mark of protest.

Meanwhile, hundreds of trucks and oil tanker trucks were seen stranded at various locations along the state and national highways in Odisha even on Friday, disrupting supplies of fuel and other essential commodities.