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"Govt has kept its commitment to AIMTC, drivers, truckers and the transport fraternity by refraining from implementing the contentious Section 106(2) of BNS. The decision is a significant relief to entire transportation sector. This clause has been a subject of concern and debate within the industry due to its potential implications on operations and compliance," chairman of All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) Bal Malkit Singh said.

Karnataka truck drivers have initiated an indefinite strike opposing the newly introduced hit-and-run law under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. President of the Federation of Karnataka Lorry Owners' Association, C Naveen Reddy, criticizes the government's unilateral decision and lack of consultation. The nationwide impact includes long queues at fuel stations, panic-buying, and disruptions in wholesale vegetable markets. Despite assurances from the government to AIMTC, Karnataka truckers persist, raising concerns about potential logistic and fuel availability disruptions. This strike follows a br...

The new provisions had triggered strikes by drivers in some states, including Maharashtra, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir. Massive queues of customers were seen at fuel stations across these states on Tuesday as the protests hit supplies and triggered panic buying. Bhalla said the government has taken cognisance of the concerns of truckers regarding the provision of 10 years imprisonment and fine and held the detailed discussion with the representatives of the AIMTC.

The Congress on Tuesday had come out in support of truckers' protest against the new law on stricter punishment in hit-and-run cases, saying the misuse of the legislation can lead to an ''extortionist network'' and ''organised corruption''.

AIMTC on January 2 appealed to protesting truck drivers to end their strike after the government assurance that the decision to invoke stringent jail and fine provisions for hit-and-run cases under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) will be taken after consultation with the truckers' body.