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Decks cleared for observing Drivers' Day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 10 2022:
In keeping with their long held tradition, Manipur Road Transport Drivers and Motor Workers Union will observe Drivers' Day on January 14 in an event organised by the Union at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen.
In a press briefing held today, Maimom Anil, general secretary of Manipur Road Transport Drivers and Motor Workers Union stated that during the 33rd Drivers Day observance, floral tributes will be paid to late drivers of the State who performed their duties bravely in the face of various obstacles.
He also requested the families of the deceased 287 drivers to attend the function.
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Recalling the incident of January 14, 1990, he informed that Drivers' Day was observed in memory of the brave drivers who staged a protest at Koirengei airfield against the atrocities committed against innocent drivers.
Further, he also mentioned the incident in June, 1994, wherein a handyman who was also a student, was mercilessly killed in Zubza, Nagaland.
Following this, enraged drivers carried out protests against the incident.
Maimom Anil remarked that this will remain a historic event to drivers of the State.
He further informed that the monetary aid provided by drivers plying along NH-37 and NH-39 will be used to organise a lottery and make various preparations for observing Drivers' Day.
The Union also observed a two minute silence to pay respect to the memory of recently deceased Pokelo, president Surface Transport Hills Area Drivers Welfare Union Senapati, who passed away yesterday.
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